FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER(for 2WD) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the front shock absorber removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment

  • Clearing zero point calibration data

  • Yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration

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Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  2. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. B0068ZU

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the front flexible hose.

  3. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (w/ ABS)


    1. B00692I

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the front speed sensor LH.

  4. REMOVE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM

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  5. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

    B0068T8

    1. Remove the nut and bolt.

      Tech Tips

      While fixing the nut in place, loosen and remove the bolt.

    2. A01LFNS

      Remove the 3 nuts and front shock absorber with coil spring.

  6. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


    1. B0068F2N04

      For SST with stopper pins:


      1. Secure SST in a vise.

        SST
        09727-30022   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00022, 09727-00031 )
      2. B0068TVC01
        *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. B00695ZC01
        *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. B0068IWC01
        *a Vehicle Nut

        Install SST and 2 vehicle nuts to the upper support as shown in the illustration.

        SST
        09727-30022   ( 09727-00090, 09727-00100 )

      5. 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.

        • B0069DFN01

          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:


      1. B00692KN22

        Secure SST in a vise.

        SST
        09727-30021   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031 )
      2. B0068TVC01
        *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. B0068XBC01
        *a Vehicle Nut

        Install SST and 2 vehicle nuts to the upper support as shown in the illustration.

        SST
        09727-30022   ( 09727-00090, 09727-00100 )

      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.

        Tech Tips

        Installing SST as shown in the illustration is recommended.

        B0068Y3N01
        SST
        09727-00110
    3. A01LG4B

      Hold the shock absorber rod and remove the nut.

      CAUTION:

      Do not remove the nut when the coil spring is not free.

  7. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION RETAINER


    1. Remove the front shock absorber cushion retainer from the front shock absorber assembly LH.

  8. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION


    1. Remove the front No. 1 shock absorber cushion from the front shock absorber assembly LH.

  9. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the front suspension support sub-assembly LH from the front shock absorber assembly LH.

    2. Remove the front shock absorber cushion retainer from the front shock absorber assembly LH.

  10. REMOVE FRONT UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH


    1. Remove the front coil spring upper insulator LH from the front coil spring LH.

  11. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LH


    1. Remove the front coil spring LH from the front shock absorber assembly LH.