Warning. This operation is best performed using tool 2069. If it is not available, proceed as indicated in subsection «Disassembly and assembly of the telescopic pole».
To perform work, it is not necessary to raise the front of the car.
Remove the protective cap of the telescopic pole.
Loosen the damper rod nut.
Mark the position of the upper strut mount to maintain the front camber angle, then remove the strut mount.
Turn the steering wheel to set the shock absorber rod so that it is centered on the upper support plate.
Remove the washer and compression stroke buffer from the damper rod.
Remove the cap and protective cover of the round washer by inserting your hand between the coils of the spring.
Loosen the round nut with tool 2069.
Remove shock absorber.
Installation
Install the shock absorber in the reverse order of removal. When installing, replace the shock absorber rod nut and tighten the new nut to a torque of 6.0 kgf·m.
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