Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly (Us): Notes
Special service tool (SST)
| 49 T034 1A0 Coil spring compressor set |
49 JP02 005 Piston rod nut wrench |
Replacement part
| Piston rod nut |
| Quantity: 1 |
| Location of use: Front shock absorber |
Oil and Chemical Type
| Rubber grease |
| Type: NIPPON GREASE RUBBER GREASE |
WARNING:
- If the coil spring flies off while removing/installing the coil spring, it may cause serious injury or death, or vehicle damage. When removing/installing the coil spring, always use the SST and be careful not to allow the coil spring to fly off.
CAUTION:
- If the cap is rotated, it could damage the tab inside of the cap. When removing the cap, pull it toward the upper side of the vehicle without rotating it and remove it. (type A)
- Do not drive the vehicle for approx. 1 h after tightening the piston rod nut because the adhesive agent applied to the piston rod nut may not be hardened sufficiently.
- Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the front shock absorber and steering knuckle component. (See WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
- Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disassemble in the order shown in the figure.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- When any of the following parts is replaced, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (US)
.)
- Front shock absorber
- Coil spring
PART DESCRIPTION
| 1 | Cap |
| 2 | Piston rod nut (See PISTON ROD NUT REMOVAL NOTE .) |
| 3 | Front shock absorber |
| 4 | Bump stopper (See BUMP STOPPER INSTALLATION NOTE .) |
| 5 | Lower spring seat |
| 6 | Mounting rubber (See MOUNTING RUBBER INSTALLATION NOTE .) |
| 7 | Bearing |
| 8 | Upper spring seat |
| 9 | Dust boots |
| 10 | Coil spring (See COIL SPRING INSTALLATION NOTE .) |