Components |
1. Strut assembly 2. Lock nut 3. Insulator 4. Strut bearing & Spring upper pad |
5. Bumper rubber 6. Dust cover 7. Coli spring 8. Spring lower pad |
Removal |
1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
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3. |
Loosen the mounting holt and then remove the brake hose from the strut
assembly.
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4. |
Loosen the mounting holt and then remove the wheel speed sensor cable
from the strut assembly.
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5. |
Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening
the nut (A).
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6. |
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover")
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7. |
Loosen the upper strut mounting nut (A).
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8. |
Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with the front axle (B) by loosening
the bolts & nuts.
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9. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Disassembly |
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1. |
Using spring comperssor, compress the coil spring (A)
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2. |
Using the special tool (09546-3X100), remove the self locking nut.
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3. |
Disassembly the strut assembly
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Inspection |
1. |
Check the strut bearing for wear and damage.
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2. |
Check the spring upper and lower pad for damage and deterioration.
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3. |
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal
resistance or unusual sound during operation.
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Disposal |
1. |
Fully extend the piston rod.
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2. |
Drill a hole on the (A) section to remove gas from the cylinder.
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Reassembly |
1. |
To reassembly, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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2. |
Using the spring compressor,compress the coil spring (A).
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3. |
Using the special tool (09546-3X100), install the self locking nut.
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Opening the tailgate
■ 5 Door, Wagon
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