Repair Procedures: Disassembly

• When compressing the coil spring, be cautious as there may be corrosion due to damage to the coil spring painting.

In order to avoid such painting damage, compress by putting over the waste hose, etc. (Refer to the illustration below.)

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1. Compress the coil spring (A) with a strut spring compressor. Do not compress the spring excessively.

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2. Remove the lock nut (A). Gradually turn the bolt on the spring compressor to slowly release the tension from the spring. Then, disconnect the components.

   Tightening torque: 

   HPD: 24.5 - 29.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 18.1 lb-ft)

   ECS: 50.0 - 59.8 N.m (5.1 - 6.1 kgf.m, 36.9 - 44.1 lb-ft)

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   Information 

   • (Refer to Front Strut Assembly - "COMPONENTS AND COMPONENTS LOCATION ")
3. Reassembly in the reverse order of disassembly.