Vibe FWD L4-2.4L (2009)
Disposal Procedure
Warning
Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent metal chips from causing physical injury.
1. Clamp the damper in a vise horizontally with the rod completely extended.
2. Make an indentation on the end of the damper (a) with a center punch.
3. Drill a hole in the indentation on the damper using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit. Gas and/or oil will escape when the drill bit penetrates the damper.
Use shop towels in order to contain the escaping oil.
4. Remove the damper from the vise.
5. Hold the damper over a drain pan with the hole down. Move the rod in and out of the damper in order to drain the oil from the damper.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the damper and the tie bar to the brackets.