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Front Shock Absorber: Removal

NOTE:
  • The following servicing procedures are for the RH side.
  • Service the LH side in the same procedure as the RH side.
  1. Removal of front tire
  2. Disconnection of speed sensor FR RH
    1. Remove the two clamps, and remove the speed sensor FR RH.
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  3. Disconnection of front flexible hose No. 1
    1. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the front flexible hose No. 1 from the front shock absorber w/coil spring.
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  4. Disconnection of front stabilizer link ASSY RH
    1. Secure the stud bolt and remove the nut.
    2. Disconnect the front stabilizer link ASSY RH from the front shock absorber w/coil spring.
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  5. Removal of front suspension support dust cover RH
    NOTE: If the front shock absorber w/coil spring must be disassembled, remove the front suspension support dust cover RH.
    1. Remove the front suspension support dust cover RH.
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  6. Removal of front shock absorber w/coil spring
    1. Support the front suspension lower arm ASSY RH with a garage jack.
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    2. Remove the two bolts and two nuts, and disconnect the front shock absorber w/coil spring from the steering knuckle RH.
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    3. Remove the three nuts of the front suspension support SUB-ASSY RH.
    4. Remove the front shock absorber w/coil spring from the vehicle.
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