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2B-20 Front Suspension:
NOTE
Inspect the stabilizer link seals for damage
prior to installation. Replace as required.
NOTE
Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to
rotate while installing the link nut.
4. Position the stabilizer link to the strut and install the
nut.
Tightening torque
Tighten the nut to 65 N⋅m (48 lb ft).
5. Position the brake hose bracket to the strut
assembly and install the bolt.
Tightening torque
Tighten the brake bracket bolt to 15 N⋅m (11 lb ft).
6. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to "Tire and Wheel
Removal and Installation: ".
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Perform a wheel alignment. Refer to "Measuring
Wheel Alignment".
Suspension Strut Disposal
WARNING
!
Use the proper eye protection when drilling
to prevent metal chips from causing physical
injury.
1. Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod (1)
completely extended.
2. Drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap
(3) using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit. Gas or a gas/oil
mixture will exhaust when the drill bit penetrates the
strut. Use shop towels in order to contain the
escaping oil.
3. Remove the strut from the vise.
4. Hold the strut over a drain pan vertically with the hole
down.
5. Move the rod (1) in and out of the tube (2) to
completely drain the oil from the strut.
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