CHECKING THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Check:
• shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
Replace the shock
absorber assembly.
• shock absorber assembly
Oil leaks
Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
• spring
Fatigue
Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Move the spring up and down.
CHASSIS
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Front Suspension and arm
INSTALLING THE FRONT ARMS AND FRONT
SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Install:
• front arms
• front shock absorber
a. Install the front upper arm ② and front lower
arm ③.
NOTE:
• Lubricate the bolts ④
with
lithium-soap-based grease.
• Be sure to position the bolts ④ so that the
bolt head faces inward.
• Temporarily tighten the nuts ⑤.
b. Install the front shock absorber ①.
Nut ⑤
45 Nm (4.5 m · kg, 32 ft · lb)
c. Install the front knuckle.
Nut ⑤
45 Nm (4.5 m · kg, 32 ft · lb)
d. Tighten the nuts ⑤.
Nut ⑤
45 Nm (4.5 m · kg,32 ft · lb)