FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER 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 STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR (w/ KDSS)

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  2. OPEN STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE (w/ KDSS)

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  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

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  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  7. LOOSEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH


    1. A01X5WV

      Loosen the 2 bolts of the front stabilizer brackets.

  8. LOOSEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH


    1. A01X4RF

      Loosen the 2 bolts of the front stabilizer brackets.

  9. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (w/ KDSS)


    1. A01X0NJ

      Remove the 2 bolts, nut and stabilizer link.

  10. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (w/o KDSS)


    1. A01XADR

      Remove the bolt, nut and stabilizer link.

  11. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01X7KD

      Remove the bolt, nut and stabilizer link.

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud.

  12. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

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  13. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE LH

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  14. DISCHARGE SUSPENSION FLUID PRESSURE (w/ Active Height Control)

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  15. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON TRIM PACKING B (w/ Active Height Control)


    1. B001Y6M

      Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and apron trim packing.

  16. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON TRIM PACKING D (w/ Active Height Control)


    1. A01X6HQ

      Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and apron trim packing.

  17. DISCONNECT NO. 2 SUSPENSION CONTROL PRESSURE HOSE (w/ Active Height Control)


    1. A01XAKE

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the pressure hose from the shock absorber.

  18. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH

    B001XIS

    1. Remove the nut from the shock absorber lower side.

      Note

      To prevent the shock absorber with coil spring from falling, leave the bolt inserted.

    2. A01X34O

      Remove the 4 nuts.

    3. Remove the bolt (lower side) and shock absorber with coil spring.