FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING REMOVAL

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, remove the front wiper arm head cap.
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM
1. Operate the wiper, then stop the windshield wiper motor assembly in the automatic stop position.
2. Remove the nut and front wiper main arm.
3. Disengage the meshing of the secondary arm from the front wiper motor and link assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Do not bend the secondary arm when removing it.
REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL
1. Disengage the 8 clips and remove the hood to cowl top seal.
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH
1. Remove the clip.
2. Disengage the 9 claws and remove the cowl top ventilator louver LH.
3. Disconnect the washer hose.
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH
1. Remove the clip.
2. Disengage the 8 claws and remove the cowl top ventilator louver RH.
3. Disconnect the washer hose.
REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts.
2. Disconnect the connector and remove the front wiper motor and link assembly.
REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER
1. Remove the clamp of the wire harness.
2. Remove the grommet of the wire harness.
3. Remove the 10 bolts and cowl top panel.
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle hub nut.
  
  SST
  
  09930-00010
  
  Note
  
  Release the staked part of the lock nut completely. Otherwise, the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
2. While applying the brake, remove the front axle hub nut.
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
1. Disconnect the speed sensor wire from the shock absorber bracket.
2. Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor front from the steering knuckle.
  Note
  
  Keep both the tip and installation part of the speed sensor front free of foreign matter.
  
  Remove the speed sensor from the steering knuckle without turning the speed sensor.
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and separate the flexible hose from the shock absorber assembly.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.
  
  Note
  
  Hang the caliper using a piece of string or equivalent.
SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.
2. Install SST (spacer B) to the threaded section of the tie rod end.
  
  SST
  
  09960-20010 ( 09961-02060 )
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Make sure the upper ends of the threaded section of the tie rod end and SST (spacer B) are aligned.
3. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the front axle assembly.
  
  SST
  
  09960-20010 ( 09961-02010 )
  Note
  
  Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
  
  Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
  
  Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
  
  Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
  
  Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
1. Hold the bolt with a spanner (10 mm) and remove the nut.
2. Remove the 2 cushion retainers and 2 cushions, and separate the front stabilizer bar.
SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM
1. Remove the clip and castle nut.
2. Install SST (spacer B) to the threaded section of the lower ball joint.
  
  SST
  
  09960-20010 ( 09961-02060 )
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Make sure the upper ends of the threaded section of the lower ball joint and SST (spacer B) are aligned.
3. Using SST, separate the lower arm.
  
  SST
  
  09960-20010 ( 09961-02010 )
  Note
  
  Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
  
  Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
  
  Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
  
  Do not damage the lower ball joint dust cover.
  
  Do not damage the drive shaft outboard joint boots.
  
  Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
1. Using a plastic hammer, tap the end of the front drive shaft assembly and disengage the fitting between the front drive shaft assembly and front axle assembly.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the front drive shaft assembly with a brass bar and hammer.
2. Push the front axle assembly out of the vehicle to remove the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.
  Note
  - Do not push the front axle assembly further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
  - Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
  - Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
  - Hang the front drive shaft assembly down with a piece of string or equivalent.
  - When removing the drive shaft, do not hit the sensor with it.
FIX FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

SST

09608-16042 ( 09608-02021, 09608-02041 )

Note

The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle's full weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed. If it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle's full weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.
REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
1. Loosen the nut.
2. Using a piece of string or equivalent, hang the steering knuckle so as not to let it fall off.
3. Using a screwdriver, widen the steering slit portion and remove the steering knuckle from the front shock absorber.
  
  Note
  
  Do not widen the steering knuckle slit portion by more than 10 mm.
REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
1. Using a socket hexagon wrench 6, fix the shock absorber rod and remove the nut and front shock absorber with coil spring.
2. Remove the front suspension support No. 2.