Replacement |
1. |
Remove the front wheel & tire.
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2. |
Remove the brake hose (A) & wheel speed sensor bracket (B) from the front strut assembly by loosening mounting bolts. |
3. |
Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
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4. |
Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.
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5. |
Remove the cowl top cover.
Refer to the Body group - Cowl top cover |
6. |
Remove the front strut assembly and then loosen the strut mounting nuts (A).
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7. |
Installation is the reverse of removal. |
Disassembly |
1. |
Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring (A). |
2. |
Remove the self-locking nut (C) from the strut assembly (B). |
3. |
Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring and dust cover from the strut assembly. |
4. |
Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly. |
Inspection |
1. |
Check the strut bearing for wear and damage. |
2. |
Check the spring upper and lower seat for damage and deterioration. |
3. |
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation. |
1. |
Fully extend the piston rod. |
2. |
Drill a hole on the A section to remove gas from the cylinder.
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Push-starting
Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle and manual transaxle vehicles equipped
with clutch lock system cannot be push-started.
Follow the directions in this section for jump-starting.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Symptoms Table
Before replacing or repairing air conditioning components,
first determine if the malfunction is due to the refrigerant charge, air
flow or compressor. ...