FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER(w/ Air Suspension) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

Be sure to read the ''PRECAUTION'' thoroughly before servicing Click here.

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER

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  2. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH (for AWD)

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  6. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR (for 2WD)

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  7. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

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  8. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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  9. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH

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  10. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for AWD)

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  11. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (for AWD)

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  12. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

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  13. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)

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  14. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)

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  15. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)

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  16. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)

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  17. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)

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  18. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)

    A001CF5

    1. Remove the nut, and then remove the bracket of the front height control sensor LH.

  19. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)

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  20. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)

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  21. REMOVE AIR CONNECTOR CLIP HOLDER


    1. A001AMHE01
      *1 No. 1 Connector
      *2 Air Connector Clip Holder

      Pinch and pull the air connector clip holder to release the connector No. 1.

  22. DISCONNECT NO. 4 HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE


    1. Pinch and pull the connector No. 1 to release it.

    2. A001FKKE02
      *1 No. 1 Tube Connector

      Using SST, disconnect the No. 4 height control tube from the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH.

      SST
      09730-00010

      Note

      After pulling out the height control tube, replace the O-ring and plate with new ones.

  23. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)


    1. A001CRG

      Support the steering knuckle LH with a jack and wooden block.

    2. A001CRY

      Remove the bolt and nut, and then disconnect the bottom side of the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH from the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH.

    3. A001DMG

      Remove the nut and clip.

    4. Install SST (attachment) to the front No. 2 suspension lower arm assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 2 mm (0.0787 in.) between the front No. 2 suspension lower arm and attachment.

      SST
      09628-50010   ( 09628-05010 )

      Note


      • Make sure to install SST (attachment) as the spacer may shift.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the front No. 2 suspension lower arm and attachment is not less than 2 mm (0.0787 in.).

    5. Using SST, disconnect the front No. 2 suspension lower arm assembly LH from the lower ball joint.

      SST
      09628-50010   ( 09628-05010 )
      A001D7JE02
      *1 (Attachment)
      *2 Space of approx 2 mm
      *3 Spacer
      *4 Tie to Vehicle

      Tech Tips

      When installing SST, insert SST from the rear of the vehicle, place it on the lower arm and rotate it so that it is as shown in the illustration.

      Note


      • Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and end of the SST bolt.

      • Do not damage the dust cover.

      • Make sure that the bolt of SST and the ball joint are in a straight line when installing SST.

      • Be sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

      • Do not apply a torque of 160 N*m (1631 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf) or more to SST as it may be damaged.

    6. A001B0Z

      Loosen the nut of the No. 2 suspension lower arm.

  24. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)


    1. Remove the 4 clips and air cleaner inlet cover.

  25. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

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  26. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for 2WD)

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  27. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for AWD)

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  28. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH (for 2WD)


    1. A001910

      Remove the 3 nuts and front shock absorber cap LH.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

  29. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH (for AWD)

    A001ASX

    1. Remove the 3 nuts and front shock absorber cap LH.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

  30. REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR


    1. A00191X

      Turn the absorber control actuator counterclockwise 40° and remove it from the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH.

  31. REMOVE PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)


    1. A001AKM

      Remove the 3 nuts and pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH.

      Note

      Hold the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH to prevent it from dropping.

  32. REMOVE PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)


    1. A001CQSE02
      *1 Matchmark

      When reusing the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH:

      Place matchmarks on the front suspension support assembly and pneumatic cylinder chamber.

    2. A001B7Z

      Remove the nut and upper front shock absorber bracket plate, and disconnect the lower front shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH from the front No. 1 suspension lower arm LH.

    3. A001FFC

      Remove the bolt, and disconnect the skid control sensor wire from the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH.

    4. A001AKM

      Remove the 3 nuts and pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH.

      Note

      Hold the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH to prevent it from dropping.

  33. REMOVE LOWER FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)


    1. A001EJL

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

  34. REMOVE FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER LH O-RING

    Tech Tips

    If replacing the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH with a new one, this procedure is not necessary.


    1. A001995

      Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips and remove the tube connector.

    2. A001E8D

      Using a screwdriver, remove the plate and 2 O-rings.