Front Suspension Specification
| Model | Free Height mm (in.) | Identification Color |
|---|
| 2.4/2.7 GL + S/R 2.4/2.7 GL + A/C 2.4/2.7 GL + A/T (+S/R) 2.4 GLS | 383.4 (15.1) | White - Green |
| 2.4/2.7 GL + A/C + S/R 2.4/2.7 GL + A/T + A/C (+S/R) 2.7 GLS 2.4/2.7 GLS + S/R 2.4/2.7 GLS + A/T (+S/R) | 389.6 (15.3) | Red - White |
| GL, GLS: Trim Level M/T: Manual Transaxle A/T: Automatic Transaxle A/C: Air Conditioning S/R: Sun Roof |
COIL SPRING FREE HEIGHT & IDENTIFICATION COLOR
| Type (Identification Color) | Gas (Yellow), Oil (Green) |
|---|
| Stroke | 125.5 mm (4.94 in.) |
| Damping Force at 0.3 m/s |
| Expansion | 1160 +/- 170 N (116 +/- 17 kg) |
| Compression | 680 +/- 130 N (68 +/- 13 kg) |
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Scheme 1: SERVICE STANDARD
TIGHTENING TORQUE
| Items | Nm | Kgf.cm |
|---|
| Wheel nut | 90 ~ 110 | 900 ~ 1100 |
| Drive shaft nut | 200 ~ 280 | 2000 ~ 2800 |
| Front upper arm ball joint self-locking nut | 35 ~ 45 | 350 ~ 450 |
| Front upper arm shaft nut | 55 ~ 65 | 550 ~ 650 |
| Front upper arm mounting nut | 80 ~ 100 | 800 ~ 1000 |
| Lower arm ball joint self-locking nut | 75 ~ 90 | 750 ~ 900 |
| Lower arm ball joint to knuckle mounting bolt | 100 ~ 120 | 1000 ~ 1200 |
| Lower arm to connector nut | 100 ~ 120 | 1000 ~ 1200 |
| Lower arm bushing (A) to sub-frame mounting bolt | 100 ~ 120 | 1000 ~ 1200 |
| Lower arm bushing (G) to sub-frame mounting bolt | 120 ~ 140 | 1200 ~ 1400 |
| Fork lower mounting nut | 100 ~ 120 | 1000 ~ 1200 |
| Strut lower mounting bolt | 60 ~ 80 | 600 ~ 800 |
| Strut upper mounting nut | 45 ~ 60 | 450 ~ 600 |
| Strut mounting self-locking nut | 20 ~ 25 | 200 ~ 250 |
| Stabilizer link mounting self-locking nut | 35 ~ 45 | 350 ~ 450 |
| Stabilizer bar bracket to sub-frame bolt | 30 ~ 45 | 300 ~ 450 |
| Stabilizer bar bracket to crossmember bolt | 35 ~ 45 | 350 ~ 450 |
| Center arm to carrier nut | 60 ~ 72 | 600 ~ 720 |
| Rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt * | 80 ~ 90 | 800 ~ 900 |
| Rear shock absorber mounting self-locking nut | 20 ~ 25 | 200 ~ 250 |
| Rear upper arm to rear carrier mounting nut | 100 ~ 120 | 1000 ~ 1200 |
| Rear shock absorber mounting stud | 100 ~ 120 | 1000 ~ 1200 |
| Rear shock absorber mounting bracket to body mounting bolt | 100 ~ 120 | 1000 ~ 1200 |
| Rear upper arm to rear shock absorber mounting bracket | 60 ~ 78 | 600 ~ 780 |
| Assist arm to carrier * | 100 ~ 120 | 1000 ~ 1200 |
| Assist arm to crossmember nut * | 80 ~ 100 | 800 ~ 1000 |
| Center arm to carrier nut | 60 ~ 72 | 600 ~ 720 |
| Center arm to crossmember nut | 100 ~ 120 | 1000 ~ 1200 |
| Trailing arm to body nut * | 140 ~ 160 | 1400 ~ 1600 |
| Trailing arm to carrier nut * | 100 ~ 120 | 1000 ~ 1200 |
| Crossmember to body mounting bolt | 100 ~ 120 | 1000 ~ 1200 |
| Tie rod end lock nut | 50 ~ 55 | 500 ~ 550 |
| CAUTION | Replace the self-locking nuts with new ones after removal. The mark ' * ' indicates the parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in an unladen condition. |
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Scheme 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
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- Remove the front wheel.
- Detach the brake hose from the front shock absorber mounting fork.
- Remove the fork lower mounting bolt from the front lower arm bush.
- Remove the strut lower mounting bolt then remove the fork from the strut assembly.
- Remove the strut upper mounting nuts (3), the front cap and top mounting ring.
- While pushing the axle assembly upward remove the strut assembly.
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- Using the special tools (J38402, A-20) called spring compressor, compress the coil spring. NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the special tools.
- Remove the strut mounting self-locking nut, the washer and the front upper bushing (A) at the top end of the shock absorber.
- Remove the special tools (J38402, A-20), the front bracket assembly, the front spring upper pad and the front spring.
