Details of installation of the shock-absorber of a forward rack assy
1. Hose clamp; 2. Mounting bolts and nuts of the steering knuckle; 3. Nuts; 4. Strut shock absorber assembly
1. Raise the front of the vehicle and place it securely on the jack stands.
2. Remove bracket and disconnect a branch pipe of a highway of a high pressure of brake system from a rack.
3. Remove the nuts securing the strut to the pivot, and then remove one of the nuts and the bolt assembly.
4. In the engine compartment, remove the top rack cover (photo).
The A-pillar cover can be removed by pulling it
5. Remove the 3-way damper switch (if equipped) (Chapter 11).
6. Remove the four nuts securing the shock absorber strut to the chassis strut. Make alignment marks between the top of the rack and the mount on the chassis so that it can be installed in the same position.
7. If the rack is to be removed, loosen the piston rod nut one or two turns. At the same time, clamp the piston rod, if necessary, so that it does not turn. Do not remove the nut completely.
8. Remove the remaining nut and strut-to-pivot bolt, and remove the shock absorber strut assembly from the vehicle.
9. Inspect it for leaks, damaged dust covers, and rust or damage to the spring. Further disassembly of the rack is described in Chapter 21.
10. Assembly is carried out in the reverse order, paying attention to the clamping of all connections with the tightening force regulated specification. Observe the alignment marks made during removal.