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Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation: Notes

CAUTION:

Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.

Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

Fig 1: Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Bolt With Torque Specification
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Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness from the front shock absorber and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.

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Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 2: Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Components With Torque Specification

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Clip (front brake hose)
2	Front brake hose
3	Nut (front shock absorber lower side)
4	Bolt (front shock absorber lower side) (See Bolt (Front Shock Absorber Lower Side) Installation Note .)
5	Nut (front stabilizer control link upper side)
6	Dynamic damper
7	Front stabilizer control link
8	Nut (front shock absorber upper side)
9	Front shock absorber and coil spring