9000 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC (1986)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Removal and Replacement
Dampers
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove brake line from strut.
3.
Remove bolts attaching strut to spindle.
4.
Remove three bolts attaching top of strut, then the strut.
5.
Using a suitable tool, compress spring.
6.
Remove top nut, then the spring and boots.
7.
Remove shock.
8.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Torque three top nuts to 16-21 ft.lbs.
b. Torque top nut securing spring to 49-59 ft.lbs.
c. Torque bolts securing strut to spindle to 56-75 ft.lbs.
MacPherson Strut
REMOVAL
1. Lift the car and remove the wheel.
2. Remove the flexible hose from the hose holder on the MacPherson strut.
3. Remove the two bolts to the steering swivel member. The mounting for the ABS cable sits in the upper bolt, that should be removed if appropriate.
4. Remove the three MacPherson strut securing screws on the upper bracket. Righthand side: on cars with A/C-ACC this is facilitated if the screws to
the cooling pipe bracket are first undone.
5. Remove the MacPherson strut.
