Front Shock Absorber: Removal

1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the bolt, nut and igniter.

1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the ABS speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the ABS speed sensor wire harness clamp from the shock absorber.
Fig 1: Disconnecting ABS Speed Sensor Wire Harness Clamp
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1. Remove the clip and nut.
2. Using SST, disconnect the upper suspension arm.
   1. SST 09610-20012
   Fig 2: Using SST To Disconnect Upper Suspension Arm

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3. Support the steering knuckle securely.

Remove the nut and disconnect the height control sensor link from lower arm.

Fig 3: Removing Nut And Disconnecting Height Control Sensor Link From Lower Arm

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Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link.

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 5 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud.

Fig 4: Removing Nut And Disconnecting Stabilizer Bar Link

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1. Remove the nut and bolt, and disconnect the shock absorber from the shock absorber bracket.
Fig 5: Removing Nut And Bolt And Disconnecting Shock Absorber From Shock Absorber Bracket
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2. Remove the cap from the suspension support.
3. Loosen the nut in the center of the suspension support.
   NOTE: Do not remove it.

   HINT:

   If not disassembling the shock absorber, it is not necessary to loosen the nut.

4. Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber with coil spring from the body.
Fig 6: Removing Nuts And Shock Absorber With Coil Spring From Body
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5. SEDAN: 

   Remove the No. 3 front spring reinforcement from the shock absorber.