FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR


    1. B005MA3C02
      *a Claw
      B005NIZ Positioning Pin

      Install the front lower coil spring insulator to the front shock absorber assembly.

      Note


      • When installing the front lower coil spring insulator, fit the insulator to the depression of the spring seat and insert the positioning pin into the hole.

      • When installing the front lower coil spring insulator, make sure that the front lower coil spring insulator does not get caught on the claws of the front shock absorber assembly.

  2. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER


    1. B005N24

      Install the front spring bumper to the front shock absorber assembly.

      Note


      • Face the smaller diameter end of the front spring bumper downward.

      • Do not apply lubricants to the front spring bumper.

      • Do not apply lubricants to the front shock absorber assembly cap or rod.

      • Do not clean the front spring bumper with water or solvent.

  3. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING


    1. B005MSVN04

      Secure SST in a vise.

      SST
      09727-00051   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00031 )

    2. Attach the hooks of each SST arm across the diameter of the coil spring.

      CAUTION:


      • B005O7T

        Make sure that the hooks are securely attached to the coil spring.

      • If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.

      • B005N1L

        Make sure that the hooks of the upper and lower SST arms are attached to the coil spring so that the distance between the hooks is as large as possible.

      • If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.

      • B005L5A

        Make sure that the arms of SST are parallel and the number of coils between the arms is the same on each side.

      • If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.

    3. Install the stopper pins to the hooks of SST.

      CAUTION:


      • Make sure that the stopper pins are installed securely.

      • If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.

      B005MN6

    4. Using SST, compress the coil spring.

      CAUTION:


      • B005MR9

        If the coil spring starts to bow out while using SST, stop immediately and reattach SST correctly.

      • If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.

      • B005QBJ

        Do not compress the coil spring to the point where the coils touch each other.

      • If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.

      • B005OE3

        Do not use an impact wrench.

      • If an impact wrench is used, the threads of SST may be damaged, or sudden compression of the coil spring may cause a hook to disengage and the coil spring to fly out, resulting in injury.

      • B005OZUN01

        If a stopper pin touches the coil spring while using SST, remove the stopper pin and continue with the procedure.

      • If a stopper pin is removed, install a coil spring stopper belt as shown in the illustration.

      • If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.

      SST
      09727-00110
    5. B005MZUC02
      *a Depression

      Install the front coil spring to the front shock absorber assembly.

      Note

      Make sure to fit the end of the front coil spring that has the larger diameter into the depression of the front lower coil spring insulator.

  4. INSTALL FRONT SPRING SEAT SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH INSULATOR


    1. B005OYAC01
      *1 Strut Mounting Bearing
      *a Top End of the Insulator (Shock Absorber Dust Cover)

      Install the front spring seat sub-assembly with insulator to the front shock absorber assembly.

      Note

      Make sure that the top end of the insulator (shock absorber dust cover) and the strut mounting bearing are securely attached.

  5. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B005N3OC02
      *a Slot
      B005NIZ Outside of the Vehicle

      Install the front suspension support sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Check that the slot on the piston rod and the slot on the front suspension support sub-assembly are aligned.

    2. Temporarily tighten a new front support to front shock absorber nut.

    3. B005OV7C01
      *a 0° +/- 5°
      *b Front Shock Absorber Lower Bracket
      B005NIZ Outside of the Vehicle

      While aligning the stud bolt of the front suspension support sub-assembly and the front shock absorber lower bracket, remove SST from the front coil spring.

      Note


      • Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.

      • When installing the front suspension support sub-assembly, ensure that any misalignment between the front shock absorber lower bracket and the stud bolt is within +/- 5°. Use the stud bolt that is closest to the outside of the vehicle.

  6. CONNECT FRONT SPRING SEAT SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH INSULATOR


    1. B005OLNC02
      *1 Front Spring Seat Sub-assembly with Insulator
      *a Claw

      Connect the end of the insulator of the front spring seat sub-assembly with insulator with the claws of the front shock absorber assembly.

      Note


      • Make sure that the end of the insulator is securely attached to the claws of the front shock absorber assembly.

      • Make sure there is no excessive damage to the bellows of the insulator.

      • Do not allow oil, grease, etc., to contact the insulator.

      • If oil or grease has adhered, wipe clean with a cloth. Do not use an alcohol based cleaner.

  7. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) with the nut and 2 spacers.

      Torque:
      85 N*m  { 867 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      290 N*m  { 2957 kgf*cm, 214 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

      • Do not apply lubricants to the steering knuckle and shock absorber contact surfaces.

      Tech Tips

      Insert the bolts from the front of the vehicle.

  8. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/o AVS)


    1. B005NSAC04
      B005NIZ Hook

      Set the 2 hooks of front speed sensor to the front shock absorber assembly.

    2. B005MSSC01
      *a Sensor Clamp

      Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      18.8 N*m  { 192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the front speed sensor or front flexible hose when installing them.

      Tech Tips

      Install the front speed sensor harness bracket first.

    3. Engage the 2 claws to install the sensor clamp.

  9. INSTALL FRONT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (w/ AVS)


    1. B005NSAC04
      B005NIZ Hook

      Set the 2 hooks of front skid control sensor wire to the front shock absorber assembly.

    2. B005PVAN02

      Install the front skid control sensor wire and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      Bolt (A)
      18.8 N*m  { 192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt (B)
      10 N*m  { 102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the front skid control sensor wire or front flexible hose when installing them.

      Tech Tips

      Install the front skid control sensor wire bracket first.

    3. B005PX3

      Connect the AVS connector to the absorber control actuator.

    4. Connect the front speed sensor wire connector to the sensor bracket.

  10. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the front stabilizer link assembly to the front shock absorber assembly with the nut.

      Torque:
      76 N*m  { 775 kgf*cm, 56 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

  11. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. B005NCIN01

      Install the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly with the 6 bolts and 6 nuts.

      Torque:
      Nut (A)
      85 N*m  { 867 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt (B)
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }
      Nut (C)
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }
    2. B005NHA

      Engage the clamp to install the wire harness to the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    3. w/ Wiper Deicer System:


      1. B005OBR

        Engage the 2 clamps to install the wire harness to the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

      2. Connect the connector.

    4. w/ Heated Windshield Defroster System:


      1. B005NQ8

        Engage the 2 clamps to install the wire harness to the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

      2. B005LMZC01
        B005OMH Connect the connector
        B005OOA Lock the lock lever

        Connect the connector and lock the lock lever.

        Note

        Make sure that the connector is locked securely.

  12. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. B005MTGN03

      Install the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly with the 6 bolts and 6 nuts.

      Torque:
      Nut (A)
      85 N*m  { 867 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt (B)
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }
      Nut (C)
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }
    2. B005L72

      Engage the clamp to install the wire harness to the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    3. w/ Wiper Deicer System:


      1. B005OHI

        Engage the 2 clamps to install the wire harness to the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

      2. Connect the connector.

  13. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


    1. Fully tighten the front support to front shock absorber nut.

      Torque:
      70 N*m  { 714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Perform this step only when the front shock absorber with coil spring has been disassembled.

  14. INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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  15. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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  16. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle.

    2. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.

  17. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  18. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

    Parking assist monitor system (w/ Parallel Parking Assist Function)

    for Initialization: Click here

    for Calibration: Click here

    Parking assist monitor system (w/o Parallel Parking Assist Function)

    for Initialization: Click here

    for Calibration: Click here

    Panoramic view monitor system

    for Initialization: Click here

    for Calibration: Click here


    • Adaptive high beam system

    • Automatic headlight beam level control system

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