FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR


    1. A00271HC03
      *a Claw
      B003ZIE Positioning Pin

      Install the front lower coil spring insulator to the front shock absorber assembly.

      Note


      • When installing the front lower coil spring insulator, fit the insulator to the depression of the spring seat and insert the positioning pin into the hole.

      • When installing the front lower coil spring insulator, make sure that the front lower coil spring insulator does not get caught on the claws of the front shock absorber assembly.

  2. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER


    1. A002A0Q

      Install the front spring bumper to the front shock absorber assembly.

      Note

      Face the smaller diameter end of the front spring bumper downward.

  3. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING


    1. A0028FSN01

      Secure SST in a vise.

      SST
      09727-00050
      09727-30021   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00031 )
    2. A002CC9C01
      *a Correct
      *b Incorrect

      Attach the arms of SST to the diameter of the front coil spring.

      CAUTION:


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

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

    3. Using SST, compress the front coil spring.

      CAUTION:


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

      • Do not excessively compress the front coil spring so that the coils contact each other.

      • Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.

    4. A00284FC02
      *a Depression

      Install the front coil spring to the front shock absorber assembly.

      Note

      Make sure to fit the end of the front coil spring that has the larger diameter into the depression of the front lower coil spring insulator.

  4. INSTALL FRONT SPRING SEAT SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH INSULATOR


    1. A002850C02
      *1 Strut Mounting Bearing
      *a Top End of the Insulator (Shock Absorber Dust Cover)

      Install the front spring seat sub-assembly with insulator to the front shock absorber assembly.

      Note

      Make sure that the top end of the insulator (shock absorber dust cover) and the strut mounting bearing are securely attached.

  5. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0027PIC01
      *a Slot
      B003ZIE Outside of the Vehicle

      Install the front suspension support sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Check that the slot on the piston rod and the slot on the front suspension support sub-assembly are aligned.

    2. Temporarily tighten a new front support to front shock absorber nut.

    3. A00289GC01
      B003ZIE Outside of the Vehicle

      While aligning the stud bolt of the front suspension support sub-assembly and the front shock absorber lower bracket, remove SST from the front coil spring.

      Note


      • Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.

      • When installing the front suspension support sub-assembly, ensure that any misalignment between the front shock absorber lower bracket and the stud bolt is within +/- 5°. Use the stud bolt that is closest to the outside of the vehicle.

  6. CONNECT FRONT SPRING SEAT SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH INSULATOR


    1. A002BCNC02
      *1 Front Spring Seat Sub-assembly with Insulator
      *a Claw

      Connect the end of the insulator of the front spring seat sub-assembly with insulator with the claws of the front shock absorber assembly.

      Note


      • Make sure that the end of the insulator is securely attached to the claws of the front shock absorber assembly.

      • Make sure there is no excessive damage to the bellows of the insulator.

      • Do not allow oil, grease, etc., to contact the insulator.

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

  7. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. A0028WRC01
      *a Spacer

      Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) with the nut and 2 spacers.

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

    2. Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      290 N*m  { 2957 kgf*cm, 214 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      While keeping the bolts from rotating, tighten the nuts.

      Tech Tips

      The bolts can be installed in either direction, however, make sure that they are both installed in the same direction.

  8. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the front stabilizer link assembly to the front shock absorber assembly with the nut.

      Torque:
      74 N*m  { 755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

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

  9. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR


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      *a Sensor Clamp

      Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      18.8 N*m  { 192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the front speed sensor and front flexible hose when installing them.

      Tech Tips

      Install the front speed sensor harness bracket first and then the front flexible hose.

    2. Engage the 2 claws to install the sensor clamp.

  10. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A002APZN01

      Install the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly with the 10 bolts and 6 nuts.

      Torque:
      Nut (A)
      85 N*m  { 867 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt (B)
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }
      Nut (C)
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }

    2. Engage the 6 clamps to install the wire harness to the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    3. Connect the connector.

  11. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A002APZN01

      Install the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly with the 10 bolts and 6 nuts.

      Torque:
      Nut (A)
      85 N*m  { 867 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt (B)
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }
      Nut (C)
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }

    2. Engage the 2 clamps to install the wire harness to the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

  12. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


    1. Fully tighten the front support to front shock absorber nut.

      Torque:
      70 N*m  { 714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Perform this step only when the front shock absorber with coil spring has been disassembled.

  13. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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  14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

  15. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle.

    2. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.

  16. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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