PRE-RELEASE
Shock absorber
| Shock absorber |
| To remove |
| 1. |
Raise the car.
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| 2. |
Remove the wheel.
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| 3. |
Relieve the weight on the lower suspension arm using an pillar jack.
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| 4. |
Clean, lubricate and remove the bolts holding the shock absorber (A) to the steering swivel member.
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| 5. |
Remove the shock absorber bracket (B) from the body and lift away the shock absorber.
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| 6. |
Remove the bracket from the shock absorber.
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| To fit |
| 1. |
Fit the bracket to the shock absorber.
Tightening torque 27 Nm (20 lbf ft) |
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| 2. |
Fit the shock absorber bracket (B) to the body.
Tightening torque 53 Nm (39 lbf ft)
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| 3. |
Lift the steering swivel member to normal position, 374 mm, 9-3X 390 mm (A) between the centre of the drive shaft and the edge of the wing.
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Fit the shock absorber (A) to the steering swivel member.
Tightening torque 148 Nm +90°(109 lbf ft + 90°)
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| 5. |
Fit the wheel
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| 6. |
Lower the car to the floor.
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