Front suspension - Front shock absorber and helical spring
Handling..........................................................
- Handle front left absorber assembly.
(a) Completely pull out absorber piston rod.
(b) As shown in the diagram, drill a small hole on cylinder body
between two lines with electric drill to make inside gas flow
out
Notes:
Iron chip may fly out during drilling, please be care-
ful in operating.
The gas is colorless, odorless and nontoxic.
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(c) Install 2 nuts to lower end of absorber.
Torque: 153 10 N.m
Hint: coat oil on thread of nuts.
(d) Install brake hose and ABS speed sensor wire harness
bracket with bolts.
Torque: 19 N.m
- Install front left stabilizer link assembly [64000097].
Install stabilizer link with nuts.
Torque: 74 5 N.m
Hint: if ball joint rotates with nuts, please fix bolts with
hexagonal wrench (6mm).
- Install front wheels.
Torque: 103 10 N.m
- Check and adjust front wheel alignment
(see Page 87).