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2C, Font Suspencion. 24 Pag PDF
2C, Font Suspencion. 24 Pag PDF
FRONT SUSPENSION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-2 Front Longitudinal Frame and
Front Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-2 Stabilizer Shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-10
Component Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-3 Control Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-12
Front Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-3 Strut Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-12
Diagnostic Information and Procedures . . . . . 2C-5 Crossmember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-13
Strut Dampener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-5 Unit Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-16
Ball Joint and Knuckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-5 Hub, Bearing and Knuckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-16
Front Wheel Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-6 Front Strut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-20
Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-23
On-Vehicle Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-7 General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-23
Strut Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-7 Fastener Tightening Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 2C-23
Knuckle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-8 Special Tools and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-24
Special Tools Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-24
COMPONENT LOCATOR
FRONT SUSPENSION
D16B401A
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Struts Seem Weak ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ
Condition Probable cause
D Improper tire pressures.
Correction
D Adjust the tire pressures to the speci-
fications on the tire placard.
D Abnormal load conditions. D Consult with the owner to confirm the
owner’s understanding of normal load
conditions.
D Improper compression and rebound D Quickly push down and then lift up on
effectiveness of the strut dampener. the corner of the bumper nearest the
strut dampener being tested.
D Compare the compression and re-
bound with those of a similar vehicle
that has an acceptable ride quality.
D Replace the strut dampener, if need-
ed.
Struts are Noisy D Loose or damaged mountings. D Tighten the strut dampener.
D Replace the strut dampener if need-
ed.
D Improper compression and rebound D Quickly push down and then lift up on
effectiveness of the strut dampener. the corner of the bumper nearest the
strut dampener being tested.
D Compare the compression and re-
bound with those of a similar vehicle
that has an acceptable ride quality.
D Replace the strut dampener, if need-
ed.
Leaks D A slight trace of fluid. D The strut dampener is OK.
D Leaks of the seal cover on the fully D Replace the strut dampener.
extended strut.
D Excessive leaks of fluid on the strut D Replace the strut dampener.
dampener.
BALL JOINT AND KNUCKLE D The ball stud is loose at the knuckle.
D The ball stud can be twisted in its socket with finger
Ball Joint Inspection pressure.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle to allow the front sus-
pension to hang free.
Ball Stud Inspection
2. Grasp the tire at the top and the bottom. Make sure to check the tightness of the ball stud in the
knuckle boss during each inspection of the ball joint.
3. Move the top of the tire in an in-and-out motion. One way to inspect the ball stud for wear is to shake the
4. Look for any horizontal movement of the knuckle rela- wheel and feel for movement of the stud end or the cas-
tive to the control arm. tellated nut at the knuckle boss.
5. Control arms assembly must be replaced if the follow- Another way to inspect the ball stud for wear is to check
ing conditions exist: the fastener torque at the castellated nut. A loose nut can
D The joint is loose. indicate a stressed stud or a hole in the knuckle boss.
D The ball seal is cut. Worn or damaged ball joints and knuckles must be re-
placed.
D The ball stud is disconnected from the knuckle.
FRONT WHEEL BEARING 4. Check the standard torque of the drive nut (spec. :
210 NSm (155 lb-ft)).
Bearing Axial End Play Inspection 5. Check the bearing end play according to the following
method.
D Place a dial guage against the disc surface, grasp
the disc.
D Using a push–pull movement, note gage readings.
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
ON–VEHICLE SERVICE
STRUT ASSEMBLY
Removal Procedure
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the top of the strut assembly at passenger
seat side.
D For vehicle with power steering, remove the power
steering fluid reservoir (1).
D Remove the nuts (2).
D16B501A
D16B502A
D106B503
Installation Procedure
1. Install the strut assembly to the vehicle with the strut
70–90 NSm assembly–to–strut bracket bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the strut assembly–to–strut bracket bolts to
70–90 NSm (52–66 lb-ft).
2. Connect the brake hose to the bracket.
3. Install the ABS front speed sensor electrical wire to
the bracket, if applicable.
D16B504A
KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Tools Required
KM 507–B Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the caulking nut.
D Straighten the bent flange caulking nut (1).
D Remove the caulking nut (2).
D Remove the washer (3).
2. Remove the wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
D106B506
D105B501
D106B507
D106B508
Installation Procedure
70–90 NSm 1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. Install the steering knuckle assembly in the vehicle
with strut bracket bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the strut bracket bolts to 70–90 NSm (52–66
lb-ft).
3. Install the brake caliper from the knuckle assembly.
4. Install the control arm into the knuckle assembly with
the stud bolt (2).
50–70 NSm
D16B509A
Tighten
Tighten the stud bolt to 50–70 NSm (36–52 lb-ft).
D16B512A
D106B513
D16B514A
Installation Procedure
1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Important: When installing the mountings, position the
opened mountings forward.
D16B515A
40–50 NSm
D16B516A
D16B517C
10 – 14 NSm
D16B518B
CONTROL ARM
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to “Front Longitu-
dinal Frame and Stabilizer Shaft” in this section.
2. Remove the control arm.
D Remove the stud bolt (1).
D Separate the control arm from the knuckle assem-
bly using a lever (2).
D106B519
D106B520
Installation Procedure
1. Install the control arm onto the vehicle.
D Install the control arm bolt (1).
Tighten
Tighten the control arm bolt to 55–70 NSm (41–52 lb-
ft).
D Install the control arm to the knuckle assembly.
D Install the stud bolt (2).
Tighten
Tighten the stud bolt to 50–70 NSm (36–52 lb-ft).
D16B521B 2. Install the stabilizer shaft.
STRUT BAR
Removal Procedure
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the strut bar from the vehicle.
D Remove the purge control valve (1).
D Remove the A/C low pressure pipe bracket–to–
strut bar nut (2).
D Remove the strut bar bolts at passenger side (3).
D10B522A
D106B523
Installation Procedure
1. Install the strut bar to the vehicle.
D Install the strut bar at passenger side.
D Install the strut bar bolts at driver side (1).
Important: When installing the bolts using the tool, do
not contact the battery terminal.
D Install the strut bar bolts at passenger side (2).
D Install the A/C low pressure pipe bracket–to–strut
bar nut.
Tighten
Tighten the strut bar bolts to 35–55 NSm (25–41 lb-ft).
D16B524B D Install the purge control valve to the strut bar.
CROSSMEMBER
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the transaxle under cover. Refer to Section
5B, Five–Speed Manual Transaxle.
2. Remove the front under longitudinal frame. Refer to
“Stabilizer Shaft” in this section.
3. Remove the damping bush bolt and nut.
D106B525
D106B526
D106B527
D106B528
Installation Procedure
1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
35–41 NSm
2. Install the front damping bush to the crossmember.
Tighten
D Tighten the bolts to 45–55 NSm (33–41 lb-ft).
a. Front damping bush bolt.
D Tighten the bolt to 35–41 NSm (25–30 lb-ft).
b. Front damping bush bolt.
45–55 NSm
D16B529A
17–27 NSm
17–27 NSm
D16B530A
17–27 NSm
17–27 NSm
D16B531A
D16B532A
UNIT REPAIR
D106B702
D16B703A
D106B704
D106B705
D106B706
D106B707
Assembly Procedure
1. Assemble the steering knuckle assembly.
D Assemble the inner bearing race using the front
wheel hub remover DW 340–010 and the front
bearing race installer DW 340–020 (1).
D106B708
D106B709
D106B710
D106B711
D16B712A
D106B713
D106B714
D106B715
3. Fix the strut support using the bench vise and remove
the strut nut.
a. Strut nut.
D106B717
D16B718A
Assembly Procedure
1. Install the coil spring, front bumper stopper, coil
spring seat, coil spring upper seat, strut bearing,
50–60 NSm bearing seat, mounting seat, mount assembly and in-
ner support to the strut.
2. Tighten the strut nut.
D Fix the strut support using the bench vise.
D Tighten the nut.
Tighten
Tighten the strut nut to 50–60 NSm (36–44 lb-ft).
D16B719A
D106B720
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Application Unit Description
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Suspension Type
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Maximum Length mm (in.) 475–481 (18.7–18.94)
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Minimum Length mm (in.) 321–327 (12.64–12.87)
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Shock Absorber
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Strut Assembly–to–Body Nuts ÁÁÁÁÁÁ
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NSm
18 – 28
Lb-Ft
13 – 21
Lb-In
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Strut Closure Nut
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Strut Assembly–to–Knuckle Bolts
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70 – 90 52 – 66 –
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Stabilizer Shaft Mounting Bolt
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Front Under Longitudinal Frame Bolts ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ
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30 – 50
10 – 14
22 – 36
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89 – 124
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Front Under Longitudinal Frame Nut
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Drive Axle–to–Hub Caulking Nut
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65 – 80
210
48 – 59
155
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Crossmember Bolt
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17 – 27 13 – 20 –
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Wheel Hub–to–Brake Disc Bolt
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DW 220–020A–01 DW 340–030
Differential Bearing Front Wheel Bearing
Puller Installer
D13B112A D106B103
DW 220–020A–04
KM 507–B
Differential Bearing
Ball Joint Remover
Plate Adapter
D13B113A D105B101
DW 340–010 09940–71430
Front Wheel Hub Front Spring
Remover Compressor
D16B101A D106B104
DW 340–020
Front Wheel Bearing
Race Installer
D106B102