Replacement
1. Remove the front wheel.
Note: Tightening torque: 88.3 - 107.9 Nm.
Attention. Be careful not to damage the hub studs when removing the front wheel.
2. Disconnect the brake hose (A), unscrew the fixing bolts and remove the bracket (IN) wheel speed sensor from the A-pillar.
3. Turn away a nut and disconnect draft (IN) front strut stabilizer (A).
Note: Tightening torque: 98.1-117.7 Nm.
4. Turn away a bolt and a nut, then disconnect a forward rack (A) assembled from the steering knuckle.
Note: Tightening torque: 137.3-156.9 Nm.
5. Remove the front strut assembly, then remove the nuts (A) rack mounts.
Note: Tightening torque: 44.1-58.8 Nm.
6. Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
Disassembly and assembly
1. Remove the dust cover (A).
2. Compress the coil spring (A) special tool (09546-26000).
3. Loosen the self-locking nut (WITH) racks (IN) assembled.
4. Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring, and boot from the strut assembly.
5. Assembly is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly.
Checking the technical condition
1. Check the strut bearing for wear and damage.
2. Check rubber products for wear and deterioration.
3. Squeeze and pull the stem (A) shock absorber to check for abnormal resistance or abnormal noise during operation.
Disposal
1. Fully extend the shock absorber rod.
2. Drill a hole in area A to remove gas from the cylinder.
Attention.
The escaping gas is harmless, but care should be taken as chips may be blown out during the drilling process.
Wear safety goggles before performing this procedure.