1. Front brake hose clamp.
2. Upper nut of the front anti-roll bar strut.
3. Dynamic damper (if equipped).
4. Lower bolts of the front shock absorber.
5. Upper nuts of the front shock absorber.
6. Front suspension strut assembly.
Removal the front suspension strut
Caution: Performing the following procedure without first removing the front ABS wheel sensor may cause an accidental open circuit in the wiring harness. Disconnect the front ABS wheel sensor wiring harness before performing the following procedures (from the drive shaft side) and secure the wiring in a suitable location where it will not be accidentally touched when servicing the vehicle.
1. Remove the appropriate wheel from the vehicle.
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2. Disconnect the front ABS wheel sensor wiring from the steering knuckle and move it to the side.
3. Remove the clamp and disconnect the front brake hose from the front suspension strut.
4. Loosen the upper nut of the front anti-roll bar.
5. If equipped, remove the dynamic damper.
6. Unscrew the lower bolts of the front shock absorber.
7. Unscrew the upper nuts of the front shock absorber.
8. Remove the front suspension strut from the wheel arch.
Installing the front suspension strut
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Note:
After connecting the steering knuckle to the front shock absorber, insert the lower shock absorber bolts as follows:
- Right side of the vehicle: Insert the bolts from the front side of the vehicle.
- Left side of the car: Insert the bolts from the rear of the car.
Check the wheel alignment angles.