Front Shock Absorber: Removal: Removal

REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
REMOVE FRONT AIR SHUTTER SEAL RH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 17
REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 18
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

Fig 1: Locating Nut
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1. Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link from the shock absorber.
  HINT:
  
  If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a socket hexagon wrench 6 to hold the stud.
SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

Fig 2: Locating Bolt And Speed Sensor
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1. Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor and flexible hose.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER
REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

Fig 3: Locating Nuts And Bolts
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1. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts and separate the shock absorber with coil spring from the steering knuckle.
  HINT:
  
  Keep the bolt from rotating while loosening and removing the nuts.
2. Using a socket hexagon wrench 6, fix the shock absorber rod and remove the nut.
  
  Fig 4: Fixing Shock Absorber
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3. Remove the No. 2 suspension support.
4. Remove the front shock absorber with coil spring from the vehicle.