FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

INSTALL FRONT LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR
1. Positioning Pin
  
  Install the front lower coil spring insulator to the front shock absorber assembly.
  
  Note
  
  When installing the front lower coil spring insulator, insert the positioning pin of the spring seat into the hole of the front lower coil spring insulator.
INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER
1. Install the front spring bumper to the front shock absorber assembly.
  Note
  
  Face the smaller diameter end of the front spring bumper downward.
  
  Do not apply lubricants to the front spring bumper.
  
  Do not apply lubricants to the front shock absorber assembly cap or rod.
  
  Do not clean the front spring bumper with water or solvent.
INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING
1. Secure SST in a vise.
  
  SST
  
  09727-00051
  
  09727-30022 ( 09727-00010, 09727-00031 )
2. Attach the hooks of each SST arm across the diameter of the coil spring.
  CAUTION:
  
  Make sure that the hooks are securely attached to the coil spring.
  
  If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.
  
  Make sure that the hooks of the upper and lower SST arms are attached to the coil spring so that the distance between the hooks is as large as possible.
  
  If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.
  
  Make sure that the arms of SST are parallel and the number of coils between the arms is the same on each side.
  
  If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.
3. Install the stopper pins to the hooks of SST.
  CAUTION:
  
  Make sure that the stopper pins are installed securely.
  
  If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.
4. Using SST, compress the coil spring.
  CAUTION:
  
  If the coil spring starts to bow out while using SST, stop immediately and reattach SST correctly.
  
  If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.
  
  Do not compress the coil spring to the point where the coils touch each other.
  
  If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.
  
  Do not use an impact wrench.
  
  If an impact wrench is used, the threads of SST may be damaged, or sudden compression of the coil spring may cause a hook to disengage and the coil spring to fly out, resulting in injury.
  
  If a stopper pin touches the coil spring while using SST, remove the stopper pin and continue with the procedure.
  
  If a stopper pin is removed, install a coil spring stopper belt as shown in the illustration.
  
  If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.
  SST
  
  09727-00110
5. *a Depression
  
  Align the end of the front coil spring with the flange of the front lower coil spring insulator and install the front coil spring.
  
  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.

INSTALL FRONT SPRING SEAT SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH INSULATOR

*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.

INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

*a Slot

Outside of the Vehicle

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

Note

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

*a	0°+/- 5°
*b	Guide Line of Front Suspension Support Sub-assembly
*c	Area in Which Protrusions Must Be Aligned
*d	Protrusion of Front Suspension Support Sub-assembly
*e	Front Shock Absorber Lower Bracket
*f	Protrusion of Upper Case
*g	Protrusion of Lower Case
	Outside of the Vehicle

Align the protrusion of the front suspension support sub-assembly with the front shock absorber lower bracket as shown in the illustration.

Note

Make sure to install the front suspension support sub-assembly so that the protrusion of the front suspension support sub-assembly is aligned within +/- 5° of the center of the front shock absorber lower bracket.

Align the protrusions of the upper case and lower case of the strut mounting bearing as shown in the illustration.

Note

Make sure to install the front spring seat sub-assembly with insulator so that the protrusion of the upper case of the strut mounting bearing overlaps with the protrusion of the lower case within the guide lines of the front suspension support sub-assembly.

INSTALL COLLAR
1. Install the collar to the front shock absorber assembly.
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT
1. Temporarily tighten 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.
CONNECT FRONT SPRING SEAT SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH INSULATOR
1. *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.
INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
1. Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) with the nut and 2 spacers.
  
  Torque:
  
  50 N*m { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }
2. Temporarily install the 2 nuts to the front shock absorber assembly.
3. Install 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 }
  Note
  - When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
  - Do not apply lubricants to the steering knuckle and shock absorber contact surfaces.
  Tech Tips
  
  The bolts can be installed in either direction, however, make sure that they are both installed in the same direction.
INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
1. Hook
  
  Set the 2 hooks of front speed sensor to the front shock absorber assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.
2. Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber assembly with the bolt.
  
  Torque:
  
  29 N*m { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }
3. Engage the clamp.
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 socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.
FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT
1. Fully tighten the front support to front shock absorber nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  47 N*m { 479 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Perform this step only when the front shock absorber with coil spring has been disassembled.
2. Remove the 2 nuts from the front shock absorber assembly.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER
1. Install the front suspension support dust cover.
INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. for LHD:
  1. Install the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly with the 7 bolts and 4 nuts.
    
    Torque:
    
    Bolt
    
    12 N*m { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }
    
    Nut
    
    50 N*m { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }
  2. Engage the 2 clamps to install the wire harness to the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
2. for RHD:
  1. Install the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly with the 7 bolts and 4 nuts.
    
    Torque:
    
    Bolt
    
    12 N*m { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }
    
    Nut
    
    50 N*m { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }
  2. Engage the 2 clamps to install the wire harness to the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
INSTALL COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT LH
1. Install the cowl body mounting reinforcement LH to the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly and vehicle body with the 4 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  12 N*m { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }
INSTALL WATER GUARD PLATE LH
1. Engage the claw to install the water guard plate LH to the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
INSTALL NO. 1 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL (for LHD)
1. Engage the 2 claws to install the No. 1 heater air duct splash shield seal to the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
INSTALL NO. 2 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL (for RHD)
1. Engage the 2 claws to install the No. 2 heater air duct splash shield seal to the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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for RHD: Click here
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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STABILIZE SUSPENSION
1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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