VehiCROSS 4WD V6-3.5L (1999)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
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This shock absorber is sealed with high pressure gas, so it is hard to compress and it expands very fast.
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This shock absorber has aluminum body. Never insert bar between shock absorber and its bracket to avoid damage.
Raise the vehicle and support it with suitable safety stands.
1. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
2. Compress shock absorber by jacking up lower control arm.
3. Fix the compressed shock absorber with strong plastic band or cable.
CAUTION: Do not use metal chain or wire. Because aluminum body of the shock absorber may be damaged. Use plastic band or cable.
4. Remove the fixing nut, rubber bushing and washer (Upper side).
5. Lower the control arm slowly until the stud of the shock absorber can be pulled out from bracket.
CAUTION: During the work, be sure that the plastic band is not come off or broken. Be careful not to pinched your hand with the expanding
shock absorber and bracket.
6. Remove fixing bolt, nut and washer (Lower side), then remove the shock absorber.