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SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION * : Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the earth in the unladen condition. <2000-SOHC>
|  |  | Removal steps
--- | --- | --- | ---
| >>B<< | 1. | Stabilizer link connection
<<A>> |  | 2. | Lower arm and trailing arm connection
|  | 3. | Shock absorber mounting nut
|  | 4. | Shock absorber and lower arm connecting bolt
| >>A<< | 5. | Shock absorber assembly
<2000-DOHC and 2400>
|  |  | Removal steps
--- | --- | --- | ---
|  | 1. | Stabilizer link connection
<<A>> |  | 2. | Lower arm and trailing arm connection
|  | 3. | Shock absorber mounting nut
|  | 4. | Shock absorber and lower arm connecting bolt
| >>A<< | 5. | Shock absorber assembly
| REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
| <<A>> LOWER ARM AND TRAILING ARM DISCONNECTION
| After supporting the lower arm with a jack, separate the lower arm and trailing arm connection.
| INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
| >>A<< SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
| Install the spring seat stepped section so that it points towards the rear side of the vehicle.
| >>B<< STABILIZER LINK INSTALLATION <2000-SOHC>
| Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link thread part protruding length meets the standard value. Standard value (A): 6 - 8 mm

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