FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. A000QQDE11
      Text in Illustration
      *a Recessed Part

      Install the front coil spring insulator lower to the front shock absorber so that both of the recessed parts are aligned.

    2. A000PISE01

      Secure SST in a vise.

      SST
      09727-30021   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031 )
    3. A000QE0E08
      Text in Illustration
      *a Correct
      *b Incorrect

      Attach the arm of SST to the diameter of the coil spring.

      CAUTION:


      • Make sure that the coil spring is installed so that the distance between the upper and lower hooks of SST is at the maximum.

      • Make sure that the claws of the hooks are securely attached.

    4. Using SST, compress the coil spring.

      CAUTION:


      • If the coil spring bends during the compression, immediately stop the compression and reinstall SST.

      • Do not compress the spring until the coil springs contact each other.

      • Do not use an impact wrench.

    5. A000MV3E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Spring Lower Seat

      Install the front coil spring so that the end comes to the stepped portion of the spring lower seat.

    6. Install the front spring bumper on the front suspension support sub-assembly.

    7. A000RSFE03
      Text in Illustration
      *a LH Side
      *b RH Side
      *c Front Coil Spring Upper Insulator Arrow
      *d Front Suspension Support Identification Mark
      B002B6O Front of the Vehicle

      Install the front coil spring upper insulator to the front suspension support as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      The arrow on the front coil spring upper insulator must align with the identification mark on the front suspension support.

    8. Align the width across flat of the piston rod end and front suspension support sub-assembly to install the front shock absorber.

    9. A000PYGE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Actuator Support Bracket
      *a 40°
      B002B6O Outside of the Vehicle
      B002BBR Front of the Vehicle

      Install the actuator support bracket to the front shock absorber.

    10. Temporarily tighten a new lock nut to the front shock absorber.

    11. A000PRPE07
      Text in Illustration
      *a Outside of the Vehicle
      B002BBR Front of the Vehicle

      Adjust the front suspension support sub-assembly so that the bolts come to the positions as shown in the illustration, and remove the SST from the front coil spring.

      Note


      • Do not use an impact wrench.

      • Make sure that the width across flat on the piston rod end is located parallel to the shock absorber bush.

      • Make sure of the direction of the front suspension support sub-assembly when removing the SST.

    12. A000Q4LE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Claw of Front Shock Absorber Assembly LH
      *b End of Front Coil Spring Upper Insulator LH

      Connect the end of the front coil spring upper insulator LH to the claw of the front shock absorber assembly LH.

      Note


      • Make sure that the end of the front coil spring upper insulator LH is securely attached to the 4 claws of the front shock absorber assembly LH.

      • Make sure there is no excessive damage to the bellows of the front coil spring upper insulator LH.

      • Do not allow oil, grease, etc., to contact the front coil spring upper insulator LH.

      • If oil or grease has adhered, wipe clean with a cloth. Do not use an alcoholic cleaner.

  2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Install the front shock absorber with front coil spring and front No. 3 spring support reinforcement on the vehicle by tightening the 3 nuts on the suspension support side.

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

    2. Insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle, and install the front shock absorber lower side on the front suspension lower arm.

    3. Temporarily tighten the nut while holding the bolt.

    4. Tighten a new lock nut.

      Torque:
      28 N*m  { 286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

  3. INSTALL ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR

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  4. INSTALL UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER CAP

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  5. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the steering knuckle to the front suspension upper arm, and tighten it with the castle nut.

      Torque:
      87 N*m  { 887 kgf*cm, 64 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install a new clip to the steering knuckle.

      Note

      Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

  6. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE


    1. Install the skid control sensor to the front shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt.

      Torque:
      6.0 N*m  { 61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf }

      Note


      • Do not twist the skid control sensor while installing.

      • Be careful not to deform the bracket of the front shock absorber with coil spring when installing the bolt.

  7. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. A000T5L

      Install the front wheels.

      Torque:
      103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

    2. Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the front suspension.

    3. Remove the front wheels.

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

  8. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Fully tighten the bolt on the lower side of the front shock absorber while holding the nut.

      Torque:
      108 N*m  { 1101 kgf*cm, 80 ft.*lbf }

  9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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  10. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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