MX-3 L4-1597cc 1.6L (1992)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Fig. 15 Strut Replacement
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove tire and wheel assembly, then the brake hose clip.
3.
Disconnect Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) electrical harness, then remove ABS bracket.
Fig. 17 Lateral Link & Trailing Link Replacement. 2WD Models
4.
On models with 2 wheel steering and Auto Adjusting Suspension (AAS), disconnect AAS electrical connector, then remove AAS actuator.
5.
On models with 4 wheel steering, remove strut bar to strut bar bracket attaching bolt and nut, then remove strut bar bracket.
6.
On all models, remove shock absorber lower attaching bolts and upper attaching nuts, then the shock absorber.
