Removal and Replacement
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
- Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled while servicing the vehicle.
1. For 6MT vehicles, perform the following procedures.
a. Disconnect the purge solenoid valve connector wiring harness from the bracket.
b. Remove the bracket from the air intake hose and move the purge solenoid valve component out of the way. Service and Repair
c. Remove the following parts as a single unit. Service and Repair
- Air intake hose
- Resonance chamber No. 2
- Resonance duct No. 1
- Resonance duct No. 2
2. Remove the front suspension tower bar and plate. Service and Repair
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Inspect the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary. Front Wheel Alignment