Lanos S Hatchback L4-1.6L DOHC D-TEC MFI (1999)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Strut Support Bearing
SUPPORT BEARING
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Tools Required
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J-42468 Front Strut Mount Nut Wrench
Disassembly Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel.
3. Remove the strut assembly.
4. Compress the spring and remove the support bearing.
Important: The support bearing is only supplied as an assembly with the ball bearing. This assembly cannot be further disassembled.
Assembly Procedure
1. Lubricate the support bearing assembly with a multipurpose grease.
2. Push the support bearing assembly onto the piston rod. Make sure that the metal washer with the raised edge is below the bearing and that the
thrust washer is on top of the bearing.
3. Use the lug on the plastic front spring mount as an installation guide. When looking in the direction of travel, the lug should point forward on the
spring strut for the left side of the vehicle, and backward for the right side of the vehicle.