Pic. 4.22. Unscrewing the nut securing the anti-roll bar
Loosen the anti-roll bar nut (pic. 4.22).
Attention! If the ball joint shaft turns with the nut, use a hex wrench (by 6 mm), to hold the stand.
Pic. 4.23. Loosening the top strut locknut
Loosen the top strut lock nut (pic. 4.23).
Attention! Do not completely unscrew the nut.
Pic. 4.24. Disconnecting the Brake Hose and Speed Sensor Wiring Harness (ABS)
Disconnect the brake hose bracket bolt. Disconnect the brake hose (pic. 4.24), speed sensor harness (ABS).
Disconnect the mounting clamps from the rack.
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts securing the shock absorber strut.
Pic. 4.25. Nuts of fastening of the top support of a rack
Remove the 3 nuts securing the upper strut support and remove the shock absorber strut (pic. 4.25).
Install the bolt and two nuts on the bracket at the bottom of the stand and secure it in a vise.
Pic. 4.26. Compressing the strut spring with a special tool
Using the special tool, compress the spring (pic. 4.26).
Using the special tool, hold the top spring cup and loosen the nut.
Disassemble the strut by removing the strut top mount, bearing, upper spring cup, damper insulator, compression travel stop, spring, and spring isolator.