CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE FRONT DISC
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH
DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH
DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
Loosen the lock nut of the front shock absorber.
Note
Do not remove the lock nut.
Loosen the lock nut only when disassembling the front shock absorber with coil spring.
Remove the 3 nuts from the upper side of the front suspension support.
Slowly lower the jack. Remove the bolt from the lower side to remove the front shock absorber with coil spring.