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SA–24
SUSPENSION AND AXLE – FRONT SUSPENSION

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER
Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation sounds.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber with a new one.
NOTICE: When discarding the shock absorber, use the following procedure.

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL
1. FULLY EXTEND SHOCK ABSORBER ROD
2. DRILL HOLE TO REMOVE GAS FROM CYLINDER
Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder within the shaded region to remove the gas inside.
CAUTION: The gas coming out is harmless, but be careful of chips which may fly up when drilling.

30 mm (1.18 in.)
50 mm (1.97 in.)

SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHING REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE BUSHING
Using SST and a deep socket wrench, press out the bushing.
SST 09710–14012 (09710–00020)

SST

2. INSTALL NEW BUSHING
Using SST and a deep socket wrench, press in a new bushing.
SST 09710–14012 (09710–00020)
HINT: Do not apply grease or oil to the bushing.

SST

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL INSULATOR TO SUSPENSION SUPPORT
HINT: Match the bolt of the suspension support with the cut–out part of the insulator.
2. INSTALL SPRING BUMPER TO SHOCK ABSORBER

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