xD L4-1.8L (2ZR-FE) (2008)
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a socket hexagon wrench 6 to hold the stud.
12. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor and flexible hose.
13. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER
14. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts and separate the shock absorber with coil spring from the steering knuckle.
HINT: Keep the bolt from rotating while loosening and removing the nuts.
(b) Using a socket hexagon wrench 6, fix the shock absorber rod and remove the nut.
(c) Remove the No. 2 suspension support.
(d) Remove the front shock absorber with coil spring from the vehicle.
Installation
SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING: INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Provisionally tighten a new nut through No. 2 suspension support.
(b) Install the front shock absorber with coil spring onto the steering knuckle.