FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER 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 O-RING LH

    Tech Tips

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


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

    2. A000YG8E01
      *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. A000WJI

      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. A000WVFE01
      *1 Tube Connector

      Install a new tube connector.

      Note

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

  2. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A000WRL

      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 }

  3. INSTALL PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

    A000ZL4E02
    *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. A000Z9IE02
      *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. A000TLM

      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 }

  4. INSTALL ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR


    1. A000WBZE01

      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. A000TFK

      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.

  5. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH


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

    2. A000W6W

      Install the shock absorber cap with the 3 nuts.

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

  6. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH

    Click here

  7. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  8. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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

    2. A000TPU

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

    3. A000WFC

      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.

  9. CONNECT NO. 4 HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE


    1. A000ZL4E02
      *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.

  10. INSTALL AIR CONNECTOR CLIP HOLDER


    1. A000U1GE02
      *1 No. 1 Tube Connector
      *2 Air Connector Clip Holder

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

  11. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A000UTH

      Install the front stabilizer link with the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      85 N*m  { 867 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

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

  12. CONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A000VF8

      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 in.*lbf }

  13. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  14. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  15. CONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  16. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  17. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

    Click here

  18. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

    Click here

  19. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH

    Click here

  20. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    Click here

  21. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  22. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

    Click here

  23. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  24. INSTALL BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH

    Click here

  25. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    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. A000YHH

      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.

  26. TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A000T8G

      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 }

  27. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

  28. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


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

  29. INSPECT FOR AIR LEAK


    1. Inspect for air leaks Click here.

  30. CHECK SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM


    1. Check the suspension control system Click here.

  31. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. Adjust the headlight Click here.

  32. ADJUST OBJECT RECOGNITION CAMERA


    1. Adjust the object recognition camera Click here.