SA–23 SUSPENSION AND AXLE – FRONT SUSPENSION 7. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link. Torque: 74 N·m (750 kgf·cm, 54 ft·lbf) HINT: If the ball joint stud turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench to hold the stud. R00158 8. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER (a) Remove the bolt and nut and disconnect the shock absorber from the lower suspension arm. Torque: 143 N·m (1,460 kgf·cm, 106 ft·lbf) INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension torque the nut. SA3543 (b) Remove the plug from the support. (c) Loosen the lock nut in the middle of the suspension support. REMOVAL NOTICE: Do not remove the nut. Torque: 29 N·m (300 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf) (d) Remove the 3 nuts, spring support reinforcement and shock absorber from the body. Torque: 35 N·m (360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf) RI1103 FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DISSASSEMBLY 1. REMOVE SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND COIL SPRING (a) Using SST, compress the coil spring. SST 09727–30020 NOTICE: Do not use an inpact wrench. It will damage the SST. SST R08295 (b) Remove the suspension support center nut. (c) Remove the suspension support, coil spring and spring bumper. 2. REMOVE INSULATOR FROM SUSPENSION SUPPORT R00890