xB L4-1.5L (1NZ-FE) (2004)
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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Front
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
OVERHAUL
HINT: COMPONENTS: See Suspension; Diagrams; Exploded Views.
1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER
2. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM LH
3. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM RH
4. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL
5. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH
6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH
7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY
8. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER
a. Disconnect the hose and the wire harness (Wiper).
b. Remove the cowl top panel outer with the 8 bolts.
9. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
10. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE
a. Remove the bolt and disconnect the flexible hose and the speed sensor wire harness clamp from the shock absorber bracket.
11. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
a. Remove the 2 nuts and the bolts, and disconnect the shock absorber from the steering knuckle.
b. Remove the shock absorber with coil spring with the 3 nuts.
c. Remove suspension support No.2.