FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR LH


    1. B002KQYC03
      *a Positioning Pin
      *b Depression

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

      Note

      When installing the insulator, fit the insulator into the depression of the spring seat and insert the positioning pin into the hole.

  2. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER LH


    1. B002KEY

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

      Note

      Position the end of the front spring bumper with the smaller diameter downward.

  3. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LH


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      For SST with stopper pins:


      1. Secure SST in a vise.

        SST
        09727-30022   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00022, 09727-00031 )
      2. B002IR6C01
        *a Correct
        *b Incorrect
        *c Parallel
        *d Not Parallel

        Attach the hooks of each SST arm across the diameter of the coil spring.

        CAUTION:


        • Make sure that the hooks of the upper and lower arms are attached to the coil spring so that the distance between the hooks is as large as possible.

        • Make sure that the arms of SST are parallel and attached to the coil spring, and the number of coil springs between the hooks on each side is the same.

        • Check that the claws of the hooks are securely attached to the coil spring.

      3. B002KHRC01
        *a Correct
        *b Incorrect
        *c Stopper Pin

        Install the stopper pins to the hooks of SST.

        CAUTION:

        Make sure that the stopper pins are installed securely.

      4. Using SST, compress the coil spring.

        CAUTION:


        • If the coil spring bends while using SST, stop immediately and reattach SST correctly.

        • Do not compress the coil spring to the point where the coils touch each other.

        • Do not use an impact wrench.

        • B002K8LN01

          If a stopper pin touches the coil spring while using SST, remove the stopper pin and continue with the procedure. In this case, installing the coil spring stopper belt as shown in the illustration is recommended.

        SST
        09727-00110

    2. For SST without stopper pins:


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        Secure SST in a vise.

        SST
        09727-30021   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031 )
      2. B002IR6C01
        *a Correct
        *b Incorrect
        *c Parallel
        *d Not Parallel

        Attach the hooks of each SST arm across the diameter of the coil spring.

        CAUTION:


        • Make sure that the hooks of the upper and lower arms are attached to the coil spring so that the distance between the hooks is as large as possible.

        • Make sure that the arms of SST are parallel and attached to the coil spring, and the number of coil springs between the hooks on each side is the same.

        • Check that the claws of the hooks are securely attached to the coil spring.

      3. Using SST, compress the coil spring.

        CAUTION:


        • If the coil spring bends while using SST, stop immediately and reattach SST correctly.

        • Do not compress the coil spring to the point where the coils touch each other.

        • Do not use an impact wrench.

        Tech Tips

        Installing SST as shown in the illustration is recommended.

        B002KF5N01
        SST
        09727-00110
    3. B002KLSC03
      *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 LH


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

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

      Note

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

  5. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Install the front suspension support sub-assembly LH to the front shock absorber assembly LH.

  6. INSTALL COLLAR


    1. Install the collar to the front shock absorber assembly LH.

  7. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


    1. Temporarily install a new front support to front shock absorber nut.

    2. Remove SST from the front coil spring.

      Note

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

  8. CONNECT FRONT SPRING SEAT SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH INSULATOR LH


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      *a Claws of the Front Shock Absorber Assembly LH
      *b End of the Insulator of the Front Spring Seat Sub-assembly with Insulator LH

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

      Note


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

      • 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 alcoholic cleaner.

  9. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT PLATE LH


    1. Install the front suspension support plate to the front shock absorber with coil spring.

  10. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) and cowl body mounting reinforcement LH with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      50 N*m  { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }

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

      Torque:
      240 N*m  { 2447 kgf*cm, 177 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

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

  11. TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


    1. Tighten the front support to front shock absorber nut.

      Torque:
      60 N*m  { 612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

  12. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. Connect the front flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

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

  13. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (w/ AVS)

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  14. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (w/o AVS)

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  15. CONNECT FRONT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH (w/ AVS)

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  16. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Connect the front stabilizer link assembly to the front shock absorber with coil spring 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.

  17. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER LH


    1. Install the front suspension support dust cover.

  18. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL

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  19. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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  20. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle.

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

  21. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  22. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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  23. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

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