SPECIFICATIONS
| Model | Free Height mm (in.) | Identification Color | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | |||
| M/T | 324 (12.8) | Green - 1 | |
| A/T | 333.8 (13.1) | Green - 1, White - 1 | |
| Sporty Suspension | |||
| M/T | 313.7 (12.4) | Green - 2 | |
| A/T | 322.7 (12.7) | Green -1, Pink - 1 | |
COIL SPRING
| Item | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Oil Type/Gas Type | ||
| Stroke mm (in.) | 161 (6.3) | ||
| Damping Force at Piston Speed 0.3 m/s | Standard | Sporty Suspension | |
| Expansion N (kg) | 550 +/- 90 (55 +/- 9) | 1090 +/- 160 (109 +/- 6) | |
| Compression N (kg) | 260 +/- 60 (26 +/- 6) | 490 +/- 100 (49 +/- 10) | |
SHOCK ABSORBER
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TIGHTENING TORQUE
| Items | N.m | Kgf.cm |
|---|---|---|
| Castle nut | 220 -- 260 | 2200 -- 2600 |
| Strut upper installation nut | 20 -- 30 | 200 -- 300 |
| Strut assembly to knuckle | 75 -- 90 | 750 -- 900 |
| Front strut mounting self locking nut | 60 -- 70 | 600 -- 700 |
| Lower arm ball joint to knuckle | 60 -- 72 | 600 -- 720 |
| Lower arm/lower arm bracket mounting bolt | 95 -- 120 | 950 -- 1200 |
| Tie rod end ball joint to knuckle | 15 -- 34 | 150 -- 340 |
| Rear roll stopper to sub-frame bolt | 30 -- 40 | 300 -- 400 |
| Rear roll stopper mounting nut | 45 -- 60 | 450 -- 600 |
| Rear strut mounting self locking nut | 45 -- 50 | 450 -- 500 |
| Rear stabilizer link to stabilizer bar | 35 -- 45 | 350 -- 450 |
| Rear stabilizer bar bracket bolt | 17 -- 26 | 170 -- 260 |
| Rear suspsension arm (A, B) to axle carrier | 130 -- 150 | 1300 -- 1500 |
| Rear suspension arm (A) to body frame | 100 -- 120 | 1000 -- 1200 |
| Rear suspension arm (B) to body frame | 80 -- 100 | 800 -- 1000 |
| Trailing arm to axle carrier nut | 130 -- 150 | 1300 -- 1500 |
| Trailing arm to bracket nut | 100 -- 120 | 1000 -- 1200 |
| Trailing bracket to body frame | 40 -- 50 | 400 -- 500 |
Torque Specifications
| CAUTION | Replace the self-locking nuts with new ones after removal. |
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- Remove the front wheel.
- Detach the brake hose bracket from the strut assembly. NOTE: Do not pry or force the components excessively.
- Remove the strut upper mounting nuts (3).
- Remove the strut lower knuckle mounting bolts (2).
- Remove the strut assembly.
- Installation is the reverse of removal.