Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
*1 | SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER | - | - |
N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque | - | - |
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
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2. REMOVE SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and the suspension tower damper from the vehicle. | |
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER
(a) Visually check the suspension tower damper and, if the rod is bent, a leak is found or the damper cannot be installed without extending or compressing it, replace it with a new one.
NOTICE:
Do not extend or compress the damper.
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER
(a) Install the suspension tower damper with the 2 nuts. Torque: 20 N·m {204 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf} NOTICE: Make sure to install the suspension tower damper with the label facing upright. |
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2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
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Disposal
DISPOSAL
PROCEDURE
1. DISPOSE OF SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER
(a) Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder between A and B shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside. CAUTION: Always use proper safety equipment and be careful when drilling as shards of metal may fly about. HINT: The gas is colorless, odorless and non-poisonous. | |