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FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER(for AWD) REMOVAL

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the front shock absorber removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Suspension, tires, etc.

  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle

  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration

 Parking support brake system

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  • Parking assist ECU initialization

  • Adjust steering angle

  • Rear television camera view adjustment (for Rear camera detection system)

 Panoramic view monitor system

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Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking assist monitor system

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Replacement of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH, removal and reinstallation of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH, replacement of the suspension, etc. have been performed. Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization Automatic headlight beam level control system

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Tip:

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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

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PROCEDURE


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    REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL (for LH Side)

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    REMOVE RADIATOR COVER PLATE (for RH Side)

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    REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE LH

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    REMOVE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET LH


    1. B004SPW

      Remove the bolt and front flexible hose bracket LH from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

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    DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B004TFM

      Remove the nut and disconnect the front height control sensor sub-assembly LH.

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    REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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    REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH


    1. B004T9H

      Remove the front shock absorber cap LH.

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    REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. B004S5L

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the bolt.

    3. Disengage the guide to disconnect the absorber control wire.

    4. B004RSFC01
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack

      Support the front lower suspension arm assembly LH using a jack and wooden block.

    5. B004SAW

      Remove the nut.

    6. B004UOC

      Remove the front upper shock absorber bracket plate, and disconnect the front lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH from the front lower suspension arm assembly LH.

    7. B004W2P

      Loosen the lock nut.

      CAUTION:
      B004UDN

      • Only loosen the lock nut, do not remove it.

      • If the lock nut is removed with the front coil spring under tension, components of the front shock absorber LH with coil spring may fly off.

      Note:

      If the front shock absorber LH with coil spring will not be disassembled, do not loosen the lock nut.

    8. B004XC5

      Remove the 3 nuts from the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side).

    9. Slowly lower the jack and remove the front shock absorber with coil spring.

    10. B004UBS

      Remove the nut.

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    REMOVE FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B004YVO

      Secure the front lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH between aluminum plates in a vise.

      Note:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Remove the bolt and front lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH from the front shock absorber assembly.

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    REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B004Y6UN01

      Secure SST in a vise.

      09727-30022 09727-00010 09727-00022 09727-00031

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

      CAUTION:

      • B004SCEC06
        *a Front Coil Spring Diameter

        Do not perform the work without checking to make sure that the claws of the hooks are securely engaged.

      • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

      • B004RLX

        Do not install SST to the front coil spring unless its top and bottom hook distance is set to the widest condition.

      • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

      • B004WRL

        Do not install SST when the distances between the SST arms or the number of coils of the coil spring between the hooks are not the same.

      • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

    3. B004YFUC04
      *a Stopper Pin

      Install the stopper pins to the hooks of SST.

      CAUTION:

      Do not perform the work if the stopper pin is not securely installed.

    4. B004VA6C01
      *a Vehicle Nut

      Install SST and 2 vehicle nuts to the upper support as shown in the illustration.

      09727-30022 09727-00090 09727-00100

    5. Using SST, compress the coil spring.

      CAUTION:

      • B004VXE

        While compressing the spring, if the front coil spring starts to bend into a bow shape, do not continue the work.

      • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

      • B004WO6

        Do not compress the springs so far that the coils of the springs touch each other.

      • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

      • B004TTA

        Do not use an impact wrench.

      • The threads may be stripped, or the sudden compression may result in slack that causes the hooks to slip off, causing the spring to fly out and possibly resulting in injury.

      • B004V7FN03

        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.

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    6. Check that the front coil spring has become free, and remove the front support to front shock absorber lock nut.

      CAUTION:
      B004RSI

      • If the front coil spring has not become free, do not remove the front support to front shock absorber lock nut.

      • The spring force will cause the components to be scattered, possibly resulting in injury.

    7. B004YGWC05
      *a Front Shock Absorber Assembly LH Claw
      *b End of Front Upper Coil Spring Insulator

      Remove the front suspension support assembly from the front shock absorber assembly LH.

      Note:

      Turn the front suspension support assembly to disengage the end of the front upper coil spring insulator from the front shock absorber assembly LH claws.

    8. Remove the front upper coil spring insulator from the front suspension support assembly.

    9. Remove the front spring bumper from the front suspension support assembly.

    10. Remove the front coil spring and SST.

      Note:

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

    11. Remove the front lower coil spring insulator from the front shock absorber assembly LH.