DAMPING FORCE CONTROL ACTUATOR(for Front Side) REMOVAL

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


  1. REMOVE SIDE STEP ASSEMBLY LH

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  2. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL PROTECTOR PIPE


    1. Remove the 6 bolts and protector pipe.

      A01X4TG

  3. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL CYLINDER BRACKET ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 6 bolts and 3 brackets from the frame.

      A01XA2P

  4. DISCHARGE SUSPENSION FLUID PRESSURE


    1. A01WZFI

      Connect a hose to the bleeder plug for the shock absorber control valve and loosen the bleeder plug.

    2. Discharge the suspension fluid pressure.

    3. After the fluid pressure has dropped and oil has drained out, tighten the bleeder plug and remove the hose.

      Torque:
      8.3 N*m  { 85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE LH


    1. A01X7MZE04
      *1 No. 1 Height Control Tube

      Remove the union bolt and gasket from the front No. 1 accumulator.

    2. A01WZEN

      Using a union nut wrench, remove the No. 1 control tube from the shock absorber control valve.

  6. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION CONTROL ACCUMULATOR ASSEMBLY LH

    A01X1TL

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 suspension control accumulator from the vehicle.

  7. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION CONTROL ACCUMULATOR LH


    1. A01XAT6

      Remove the No. 2 control accumulator and O-ring from the front shock absorber control valve.

  8. REMOVE NO. 2 HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE LH


    1. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the No. 2 control tube from the No. 3 height control tube, shock absorber control valve and control valve.

    2. Remove the bolt and No. 2 control tube.

      A01X0ONE03
      *1 No. 2 Height Control Tube LH
      *2 No. 3 Height Control Tube LH
      *3 Suspension Control Valve
      *4 Shock Absorber Control Valve

  9. DISCONNECT NO. 2 SUSPENSION CONTROL PRESSURE HOSE


    1. A01X39KE01
      *1 Gasket
      *2 No. 2 Suspension Control Pressure Hose

      Remove the union bolt and gasket, then disconnect the No. 2 pressure hose from the shock absorber control valve.

  10. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01X0RT

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. A01X1KE

      Remove the 3 bolts and control valve.

    3. Remove the cap and bleeder plug.

  11. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SUSPENSION CONTROL ACCUMULATOR LH


    1. A01X4K5

      Remove the control accumulator from the control valve.

    2. Remove the O-ring and back-up ring from the accumulator.

  12. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01X4XN

      Disconnect the connector from the control valve.

    2. A01X9D8

      Remove the 3 bolts and control valve.