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 FRONT WHEEL

  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

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

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  5. LOOSEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH


    1. B0019NH

      Loosen the 2 bolts of the front stabilizer brackets.

  6. LOOSEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH


    1. B0019WX

      Loosen the 2 bolts of the front stabilizer brackets.

  7. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B0019JH

      Remove the bolt, nut and stabilizer link.

  8. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH


    1. B00186T

      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.

  9. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

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  10. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE LH

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  11. DISCHARGE SUSPENSION FLUID PRESSURE

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  12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON TRIM PACKING B


    1. B001ASO

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

  13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON TRIM PACKING D


    1. B001ABT

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

  14. DISCONNECT NO. 2 SUSPENSION CONTROL PRESSURE HOSE


    1. B001AOG

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

  15. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH

    B00193J

    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. B001AZV

      Remove the 4 nuts.

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