8-6 SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Fig. 9 Place these components in the exact order as shown for
installationOut sideFig. 10 Make sure that the OUT mark of the spring seat facfts
toward the outside of the vehicle.- Using a retaining tool to hold the suspension support, remove t|e nut.
- Remove the following components:
- Suspension support
- Dust seal
- Spring seat
- Upper insulator
- Ceil spring
- Spring bumper
- Lower insulator
To assemble:
- To attach the coil spring to the suspension support, first start by
installing the lower insulator onto the shock.
a. Install the spring bumper to the shock piston rod.
b. Using a spring compressor, compress the coil and install qfito the
shock.
—Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the gap of the sprin |
lower seat.
c. Install the upper insulator and spring seat.
d. Install the dust seal and suspension support. Using a retainini tool to
hold the spring seat, install a new nut and tighten to 34 ft. Ibs. (471\. Rotate the spring seat toward the outside of the vehicle andremove the tool.»»There should be a marking (OUT) on the seat.- With the jack, install the shock and coil spring assembly into the
vehicle and tighten the three upper side nuts to 47 ft. Ibs. (64 Nm). - Install the wheel, hand tighten the lug nuts.
- Lower the vehicle and tighten the lugnuts to 76 ft. Ibs. (103 Nm).
MacPherson Struts
REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONI See Figures 6,11 thru 17- Raise and safely support the front of the vehicle securely on jack-
stands. - Remove the front wheel.
- On 4WD models, remove cotter pin and lock cap. While a helper
is applying the brakes, remove the locknut from the halfshaft. - Separate the stabilizer bar link from the shock absorber.
- On models with ABS, remove the speed sensor.
- Using a line wrench, disconnect the brake hoses from the shock
absorber. There are two clips attaching the hoses to the shock, remove them.
Fig. 11 Disconnect the speed sensor and remove4 ;,.•*:•Fig. 12 Remove these two clips on the strut housing