Assembling the front shock absorber
1. Loosen the wheel nuts. Jack up the car and place it on stands. Remove the front wheels.
2. While holding the shock absorber rod from turning, use a socket wrench to loosen the upper assembly support fastening nut (refer to the illustration above).
3. Trying to remember the installation position of the components, remove the rubber bushings and washers.
4. Loosen the nut of the through bolt securing the lower shock absorber support to the lower suspension arm.
5. Unscrew the bolts securing the lower shock absorber support.
6. Lower the assembly down and remove it through the wheel arch.
7. Check the condition of the rubber bushings of the upper shock absorber support; replace defective components.
8. Rock the unloaded car down on the side of the suspect shock absorber. The corner of the car with a working shock absorber, after it is released, should return to its place without producing a wobbling movement. A tendency to rock up and down or the inability of the car to return to its original position after a couple of nods hints at a faulty shock absorber.
9. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Make sure that all fasteners are tightened to the required force.