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 LH


    1. B003ML5N04

      For SST with stopper pins:


      1. Secure SST in a vise.

        SST
        09727-00061
        09727-30022   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00031 )
      2. B003OQZC01
        *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. B003S03C01
        *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.

        • B003J77N02

          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. B003JTYN06

      For SST without stopper pins:


      1. Secure SST in a vise.

        SST
        09727-00060
        09727-30021   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00031 )
      2. B003OQZC01
        *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.

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        SST
        09727-00110
    3. B003RLIC01
      B003R2S Recess

      Install the coil spring to the shock absorber. Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the recess of the spring lower seat.

  2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Install the front shock absorber cushion retainer to the front shock absorber assembly LH.

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

  3. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION


    1. Install the front No. 1 shock absorber cushion to the front shock absorber assembly LH.

  4. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION RETAINER


    1. Install the front shock absorber cushion retainer to the front shock absorber assembly LH.

  5. INSTALL FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


    1. B003OLIC05
      *1 Front Suspension Support Sub-assembly
      *2 Absorber Bush
      *a for LH
      *b Front of the Vehicle
      *c for RH

      Align the front suspension support sub-assembly and absorber bush as shown in the illustration.

    2. B003PPZC01
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length
      *b Turn
      *c Hold

      Using a ball joint lock nut wrench, install a new lock nut.

      Torque:
      Specified tightening torque
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the shock absorber rod.

      Tech Tips


      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

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      • When using a ball joint lock nut wrench (fulcrum length of 149 mm (5.8661 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8110 in.)): 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)

    3. Release the coil spring while checking the position of the spring lower seat and suspension support.

  6. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


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      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length
      *b 12 x 14 mm Long Offset Wrench
      *c 12 mm Socket Hexagon Wrench

      Using a 12 mm socket hexagon wrench and 12 x 14 mm long offset wrench, install the 3 nuts to the upper side of the front shock absorber with coil spring.

      Torque:
      Specified tightening torque
      40 N*m  { 408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips


      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

        Click here

      • When using a long offset wrench (fulcrum length of 206.25 mm (8.1201 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 380 mm (14.9606 in.)): 25.9 N*m (264 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf)

  7. INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

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  8. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR

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  9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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  10. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle.

    2. Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.

  11. TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Fix the nut in place and tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      110 N*m  { 1122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not tighten the nut.

  12. INSTALL FRONT LOWER ARM SHAFT BOOT PROTECTOR LH (w/ Drive Shaft Boot Protector)

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  13. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  14. PERFORM INITIALIZATION (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)

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  15. INSPECT AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)

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  16. INSPECT HEADLIGHT AIMING (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)

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