Front coil spring and strut
Exploded View
Front
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage the piston rod when removing components from the front coil spring and strut.
CAUTION:
When installing Tool (A), wrap a shop cloth around the front coil spring and strut to protect the parts from damage.
Tool number : ST35652000 ( — )
WARNING:
Do not remove the piston rod lock nut completely. If the piston rod lock nut is removed completely, the coil spring can jump out and may cause serious damage or injury.
WARNING:
Make sure that the pawls of the suitable tool are firmly hooked on the coil spring. The suitable tool must be tightened alternately so as to not tilt the coil spring.
CAUTION:
Release the suitable tool while making sure the position of the suitable tool on the coil spring does not move.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage the piston rod when removing components from the front coil spring and strut.
: Upper side
WARNING:
Make sure that the pawls of the suitable tool are firmly hooked on the coil spring. The suitable tool must be tightened alternately so as to not tilt the coil spring.
Maximum Gap (A) : 5 mm (0.2 in)
CAUTION:
Do not use machine oil.
CAUTION:
Do not apply oil, such as grease, when installing the strut mount bearing.
NOTE:
The identification mark "0" shows the (RH) strut mount insulator and "1" shows the (LH).
Install the piston rod lock nut and tighten to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston rod lock nut.
CAUTION:
Release the suitable tool while making sure the position of the suitable tool on the coil spring does not move.
Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Check the following items and replace the parts if necessary.
Strut
Strut Mount Insulator and bound bumper
Check the strut mount insulator and the bound bumper for cracks, wear, or damage.
Coil Spring
Check the coil spring for cracks, wear, or damage.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Disposal
CAUTION:
NOTE:
(A) : 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)
CAUTION:
Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.
Hoses
HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
To prevent damage to
rubber hose, do not pry off rubber hose with
tapered tool or screwdriver.
To reinstall the
rubber hose securely, make sure that hose insertion
length and orientation is correct. (If tube is equipped with hose ...
Precaution
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
"AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”,
used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injur ...
Keyfob (if so equipped)
Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows:
Remove the screw A .
Insert a small screwdriver into the slit of the
corner B and twist it to separate the upper
part from the lower part. Use a cloth to
protect the casing.
Replace the battery with a new one.
Do not touch the int ...