Front coil spring and strut
Exploded View
Front
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage the piston rod when removing components from the front coil spring and strut.
CAUTION:
When installing Tool (A), wrap a shop cloth around the front coil spring and strut to protect the parts from damage.
Tool number : ST35652000 ( — )
WARNING:
Do not remove the piston rod lock nut completely. If the piston rod lock nut is removed completely, the coil spring can jump out and may cause serious damage or injury.
WARNING:
Make sure that the pawls of the suitable tool are firmly hooked on the coil spring. The suitable tool must be tightened alternately so as to not tilt the coil spring.
CAUTION:
Release the suitable tool while making sure the position of the suitable tool on the coil spring does not move.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage the piston rod when removing components from the front coil spring and strut.
: Upper side
WARNING:
Make sure that the pawls of the suitable tool are firmly hooked on the coil spring. The suitable tool must be tightened alternately so as to not tilt the coil spring.
Maximum Gap (A) : 5 mm (0.2 in)
CAUTION:
Do not use machine oil.
CAUTION:
Do not apply oil, such as grease, when installing the strut mount bearing.
NOTE:
The identification mark "0" shows the (RH) strut mount insulator and "1" shows the (LH).
Install the piston rod lock nut and tighten to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston rod lock nut.
CAUTION:
Release the suitable tool while making sure the position of the suitable tool on the coil spring does not move.
Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Check the following items and replace the parts if necessary.
Strut
Strut Mount Insulator and bound bumper
Check the strut mount insulator and the bound bumper for cracks, wear, or damage.
Coil Spring
Check the coil spring for cracks, wear, or damage.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Disposal
CAUTION:
NOTE:
(A) : 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)
CAUTION:
Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.
Dtc/circuit diagnosis
Eco mode switch
Component function check
1. Check eco mode switch operation
Turn ignition switch on.
Check ECO mode indicator lamp turns ON/OFF on combination meter when
turn ECO mode switch ON/
OFF.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Proceed to DM ...
Seat belts
The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them
with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution.
Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade
before using them. See “Seat belt maintenance”
in the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section of this manual.
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System description
Component parts
Component parts location
Instrument lower finisher
Component description
Sport mode switch
The sport mode switch is installed to the instrument lower finisher.
When the sport mode indicator lamp on the combination meter
is off and the sport mode switch is pres ...