FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER(w/ Air Suspension) INSTALLATION

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.

  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart Click here.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER LH O-RING

    Tech Tips

    It is unnecessary to perform the following procedures if the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber has been replaced with a new one.


    1. Lightly coat 2 new O-rings with MP grease.

    2. A001EMCE01
      *1 O-Ring
      *2 Plate

      Install the 2 new O-rings and a new plate to a straight tube or equivalent, as shown in the illustration.

    3. A001C7Q

      Insert the tube end with the 2 O-rings and plate into the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber LH. Then, lightly push in the O-rings and plate with a thick piece of paper.

    4. While holding the O-rings and plate in place with the paper, slowly pull out the tube.

    5. A001A1JE01
      *1 Tube Connector

      Install a new tube connector.

      Note

      Push in the tube connector until a "click" sound is heard.

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


    1. A001AKM

      Install the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH on the vehicle by installing the 3 nuts on the suspension support side.

      Torque:
      67 N*m  { 683 kgf*cm, 49 ft.*lbf }

  3. INSTALL LOWER FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)


    1. A001EJL

      Install the lower front shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH to the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH with the bolt.

      Torque:
      48 N*m  { 489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)

    A001ATTE02
    *1 Attachment

    Note

    When installing a new pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH:

    Do not remove the attachment until the height control tube is installed.


    1. A001CQSE02
      *1 Matchmark

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

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

    2. A001AKM

      Install the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH on the vehicle by installing the 3 nuts on the suspension support side.

      Torque:
      67 N*m  { 683 kgf*cm, 49 ft.*lbf }

  5. INSTALL ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR


    1. A001EJXE01

      Check that the control rod of the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH is in the position shown in the illustration.

      Note

      If the control rod is not in the position shown in the illustration, turn the control rod to adjust the position and install the absorber control actuator.

    2. A001DY8

      Install the absorber control actuator to the actuator support bracket. Turn the actuator clockwise approximately 40° until a click is felt.

      Note

      Do not excessively turn the actuator.

  6. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH (for 2WD)


    1. Connect the connector to the shock absorber control actuator.

    2. A001910

      Install the shock absorber cap with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

  7. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH (for AWD)


    1. Connect the connector to the shock absorber control actuator.

    2. A001ASX

      Install the shock absorber cap with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

  8. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for 2WD)

    Click here

  9. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for AWD)

    Click here

  10. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)


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

  11. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

    Click here

  12. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)


    1. A001B0Z

      Temporarily install the front No. 2 suspension lower arm with the nut.

      Tech Tips

      Tighten the nut after the vehicle is stabilized.

    2. A001B60

      Temporarily install the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Tech Tips

      Tighten the nut after the vehicle is stabilized.

    3. A001CRY

      Install the bottom side of the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH to the No. 2 suspension lower arm LH. Then insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle and temporarily install it with the nut.

      Tech Tips

      Tighten the nut after the vehicle is stabilized.

  13. TEMPORARILY INSTALL LOWER FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)


    1. Install the lower front shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH to the front No. 1 suspension lower arm LH.

    2. A001AGE

      Align the protrusion of the front shock absorber upper bracket plate with cutout of the lower front shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH, and temporarily install the nut.

    3. A001FFC

      Install the skid control sensor wire to the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH with the bolt.

      Note


      • Do not twist the skid control sensor wire.

      • When installing the bolt, do not deform the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH.

  14. CONNECT NO. 4 HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE


    1. A001ATTE02
      *1 Attachment

      When installing a new pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH:

      Remove the attachment.

    2. Connect the No. 4 height control tube to the cylinder.

    3. Connect the No. 1 tube connector.

  15. INSTALL AIR CONNECTOR CLIP HOLDER


    1. A001AR4E02
      *1 No. 1 Tube Connector
      *2 Air Connector Clip Holder

      Install the air connector clip holder to the No. 1 tube connector.

  16. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)

    Click here

  17. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)

    Click here

  18. CONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)

    Click here

  19. CONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)


    1. A001CF5

      Install the bracket of the front height control sensor LH to the front No. 1 suspension lower arm LH with the bolt.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf }

  20. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)

    Click here

  21. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)

    Click here

  22. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)

    Click here

  23. CONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)

    Click here

  24. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  25. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (for AWD)

    Click here

  26. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for AWD)

    Click here

  27. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH

    Click here

  28. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    Click here

  29. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  30. CONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR (for 2WD)

    Click here

  31. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH (for AWD)

    Click here

  32. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  33. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER

    Click here

  34. PERFORM INITIALIZATION


    1. Perform the initialization Click here.

      Note

      Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

  35. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (for 2WD)


    1. Install the front wheel.

      Torque:
      140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf }

    2. Lower the vehicle and start the engine. Then fill the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH with air.

    3. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the front suspension.

    4. Remove the front wheel.

      Note

      Do not turn the engine switch on (IG).

    5. A00199V

      Jack up the front suspension lower arm with a wooden block between the jack and front suspension lower arm. Apply a load to the front suspension so that the front suspension lower arm is placed in a horizontal position.

  36. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (for AWD)


    1. Install the front wheels.

      Torque:
      140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf }

    2. Lower the vehicle and start the engine. Then fill the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH with air.

      Tech Tips

      If the vehicle height is not restored within 2 minutes, stop the engine and then start the engine again.

    3. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the front suspension.

    4. Remove the front wheels.

      Note

      Do not turn the power switch ON (IG).

    5. A001CJY

      Jack up the front suspension lower arm with a wooden block between the jack and front suspension lower arm. Apply a load to the front suspension so that the front suspension lower arm is horizontal.

  37. TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)

    Click here

  38. TIGHTEN LOWER FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)


    1. A001B7Z

      Tighten the lower side nut of the lower front shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH.

      Torque:
      112 N*m  { 1142 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf }

  39. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf }

  40. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (for 2WD)


    1. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.

  41. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (for AWD)


    1. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.

  42. INSPECT FOR AIR LEAK


    1. Inspect for air leak Click here.

  43. ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT


    1. Adjust the vehicle height Click here.

  44. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. Adjust the headlight assembly Click here.

  45. ADJUST OBJECT RECOGNITION CAMERA


    1. Adjust the object recognition camera Click here.