Front Shock Absorber: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link Assembly LH Nuts

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1. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link from the steering knuckle.

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.

HINT:

Remove the RH side by following the same procedures with the LH side.

1. Disconnect the 3 clamps and a connector.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and the absorber control actuator.

   HINT:

   Using a hexagon wrench (4 mm), remove the 2 bolts.

   Fig 2: Identifying Absorber Control Actuator With Bolts

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3. Using a SST, remove the nut and bracket.

   SST 09249-63010 

   Fig 3: Using SST To Remove Nut & Bracket

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4. Remove a bolt, the nut and the washer.
   Fig 4: Identifying Bolt, Nut & Washer

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5. Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the front shock absorber with coil spring.
6. Remove the front shock absorber with coil spring.
   Fig 5: Identifying Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring Nuts

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1. Using SST, compress the coil spring.

   SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00031), 09727-00060 

   NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
   Fig 6: Compressing Coil Spring Using SST

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2. Hold the shock absorber rod, remove the nut.
   NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the shock absorber rod.
   Fig 7: Holding Shock Absorber Rod To Remove Nut

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Fig 8: Using SST & Press To Remove Absorber Bush

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1. Using SST and a press, remove the absorber bush.

   SST 09710-22021 (09710-01071, 09710-01081)