FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


    1. A004PBQE03

      Secure SST in a vise.

      SST
      09727-30021   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031 )
    2. A004MPME15
      Text in Illustration
      *a Correct
      *b Incorrect

      Attach the arm of SST to the diameter of the coil spring.

      CAUTION:


      • Make sure that the coil spring is installed so that the distance between the upper and lower hooks of SST is at the maximum.

      • Make sure that the claws of the hooks are securely attached.

    3. Using SST, compress the coil spring.

      CAUTION:


      • If the coil spring bends during the compression, immediately stop the compression and reinstall SST.

      • Do not compress the spring until the coil springs contact each other.

      • Do not use an impact wrench.

    4. A004NXW

      Remove the front support to front shock absorber nut and collar.

      CAUTION:

      Do not remove the front support to front shock absorber nut when the coil spring is not free.

  2. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

  3. REMOVE STRUT MOUNTING BEARING LH


    1. Remove the mounting bearing from the suspension support.

      Note


      • When removing the bearing, the suspension support may become stuck. Use a screwdriver or equivalent to remove the bearing.

      • Make sure not to use excessive force when removing the bearing as it may come apart.

  4. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR LH

  5. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LH

  6. REMOVE FRONT SPRING BUMPER LH

  7. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR LH