Cordia L4-2.0L SOHC (1984)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Suspension Strut
Removal
1.
Detach brake hose from strut assembly.
2.
Disconnect strut assembly from knuckle arm.
3.
Remove strut insulator to strut house panel mounting nuts.
4.
Remove strut assembly from wheel house.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure to install, torquing strut to wheel house nuts to 18-25 ft. lbs. and strut to knuckle nuts to 54-65 ft. lbs.
Disassembly
1.
Using tool MB990987 or equivalent, compress coil spring.
2.
Pry up insulator cap from insulator.
3.
Using tool MB990775 or equivalent, hold spring seat and remove top end nut.
4.
Remove strut insulator, spring seat, spring upper pad, bumper rubber, coil spring, and spring lower pad from strut.
Assembly
Coil springs have color marks to indicate coil spring identification and load classification. This identification mark indicates applicable
vehicle model equipped with that particular coil spring. When replacing coil spring, be sure to use spring having appropriate identification
mark.
1.
Mount spring lower pad on strut.
2.
Using tool MB990987 or equivalent, fully compress spring and install onto strut.
3.
Extend piston rod as far as possible, then install bumper rubber and spring upper pad.
4.
Mount spring upper seat onto piston rod, then align ``D'' shaped hole with notch in rod.
5.
Using tool MB990775 or equivalent, hold spring seat and torque strut insulator to 43-50 ft. lbs.
6.
After aligning both ends of spring with grooves in spring seat, loosen tool MB990987.
7.
Apply suitable grease to strut insulator bearing, being careful not to get any grease on rubber part of insulator.
