Table of contents: Removal and installation ↓ Disassembly and assembly ↓
Removal and installation
The components for installing and assembling the front suspension strut are shown in the illustration Front suspension.
1. Remove the appropriate wheel.
2. Remove the windshield fairing.
3. Remove the ABS wheel sensor wiring harness from the rack (see Chapter Brake system) and the brake hose retaining plate.
4. Remove the stabilizer bar.
5. Remove the nuts and bolts securing the steering knuckle to the suspension strut.
6. Remove the upper suspension strut mounting bolts and remove the strut from the vehicle.
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7. Installation is carried out in reverse order. The mark on the top of the stand should face forward.
Disassembly and assembly
1. Secure the removed suspension strut in a vice and install a spring compressor on it.
2. Loosen the lock nut slightly, compress the spring, and only then completely loosen the lock nut.
Caution: Do not loosen the lock nut completely until the spring is locked in a compressed state.
3. Remove the spring seat, bearing, spring and dust cover from the strut.
4. Check the condition of the shock absorber and removed components, replace them if necessary.
5. If the spring needs to be replaced, carefully release the compression tool and install it onto the new spring.
6. Install the spring on the rack so that the lower coil rests against the corresponding protrusion.
7. Install the dust boot, bearing and upper spring seat. Make sure the upper spring seat is installed correctly.
8. Hand tighten the lock nut, remove the spring remover and tighten the lock nut to 60÷75 Nm.