FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER 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 assembly removal/ installation are shown below.

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

  1. Clear zero point calibration data

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration

 VSC malfunctioning

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Adjust lane departure warning camera Lane departure alert system does not operate correctly

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Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK

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  3. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL (for LHD)

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  4. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL (for RHD)

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  5. REMOVE WATER GUARD PLATE LH (for LHD)

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  6. REMOVE WATER GUARD PLATE RH (for RHD)

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  7. REMOVE COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT RH (for LHD)

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  8. REMOVE COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT RH (for RHD)

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  9. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  10. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  11. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01MI6R

      Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

      Note

      Do not damage the boot of the ball joint.

      Tech Tips

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

  12. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

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  13. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

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  14. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER


    1. A01MI5Z

      Remove the front suspension support dust cover.

  15. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. A01MIPBC02
      *a Wooden Block

      Support the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly using a jack and wooden block.

      Note

      Keep the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly supported until installation of the front shock absorber with coil spring is complete.

    2. A01MIOP

      Loosen the front support to front shock absorber nut.

      CAUTION:


      • A01MIMA

        Only loosen the front support to front shock absorber nut if the front shock absorber with coil spring needs to be disassembled.

      • Only loosen the front support to front shock absorber nut, do not remove it.

      • If the front support to front shock absorber nut is removed with the front coil spring under tension, components of the front shock absorber with coil spring may fly off.

      Note

      If the front shock absorber with coil spring will not be disassembled, do not loosen the front support to front shock absorber nut.

    3. A01MHL3

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the front shock absorber with coil spring from the steering knuckle.

      Note


      • When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

      • Use wire or an equivalent tool to hang the separated steering knuckle.

    4. A01MHP3

      Remove the 3 nuts and front fender apron rear extension LH and front shock absorber with coil spring from the vehicle.

  16. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


    1. for SST with stopper pins:


      1. A01MJFUE05

        Secure SST in a vise.

        SST
        09727-30022   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00022, 09727-00031 )

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

        CAUTION:


        • A01MG6BC03
          *a Front Coil Spring Diameter

          Do not perform the work without checking to make sure that the claws of the hooks are securely engaged.

        • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

        • A01MFIL

          Do not install SST to the front coil spring unless its top and bottom hook distance is set to the widest condition.

        • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

        • A01MFJ3

          Do not install SST when the distances between the SST arms or the number of coils of the coil spring between the hooks are not the same.

        • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

      3. Install the stopper pins to the hooks of SST.

        CAUTION:


        • A01MH6F

          Do not perform the work if the stopper pin is not securely installed.

        • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

      4. A01MFUEC05
        *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.

        SST
        09727-00110

        CAUTION:


        • A01MHJZ

          While compressing the spring, if the front coil spring starts to bend into a bow shape, do not continue the work.

        • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

        • A01MGES

          Do not compress the springs so far that the coils of the springs touch each other.

        • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

        • A01MGKG

          Do not use an impact wrench.

        • The threads may be stripped, or the sudden compression may result in slack that causes the hooks to slip off, causing the spring to fly out and possibly resulting in injury.

        • A01MGC0E01

          While compressing the springs, if a stopper pin contacts the coil spring, remove the stopper pin of the part that contacts, and perform the work. In this case, do not perform the work without installing a coil spring stopper belt.

        • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

      6. Check that the front coil spring has become free, and remove the front support to front shock absorber nut.

        CAUTION:


        • A01MFXV

          If the front coil spring has not become free, do not remove the front support to front shock absorber nut.

        • The spring force will cause the components to be scattered, possibly resulting in injury.

    2. for SST without stopper pins:


      1. A01MK0TE04

        Secure SST in a vise.

        SST
        09727-30021   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031 )

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

        CAUTION:


        • A01MG6BC03
          *a Front Cpil Spring Diameter

          Do not perform the work without checking to make sure that the claws of the hooks are securely engaged.

        • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

        • A01MHJO

          Do not install SST to the front coil spring unless its top and bottom hook distance is set to the widest condition.

        • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

        • A01MFJ3

          Do not install SST when the distances between the SST arms or the number of coils of the coil spring between the hooks are not the same.

        • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

      3. A01MG33C05
        *a Vehicle Nut

        Install SST and 2 vehicle nuts to the front suspension support sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

        SST
        09727-30021   ( 09727-00090, 09727-00100 )

      4. Using SST, compress the coil spring.

        CAUTION:


        • A01MJAM

          While compressing the spring, if the front coil spring starts to bend into a bow shape, do not continue the work.

        • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

        • A01MH3D

          Do not compress the springs so far that the coils of the springs touch each other.

        • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

        • A01MJMK

          Do not use an impact wrench.

        • The threads may be stripped, or the sudden compression may result in slack that causes the hooks to slip off, causing the spring to fly out and possibly resulting in injury.

        Tech Tips

        Installing SST as shown in the illustration is recommended.

        A01MG1HE01
        SST
        09727-00110

      5. Check that the coil spring has become detached, and then remove the front support to front shock absorber nut.

        CAUTION:


        • A01MI06

          Do not remove the front support to front shock absorber nut while the coil spring is under tension.

        • If the front support to front shock absorber nut is removed with the coil spring under tension, components of the front shock absorber with coil spring may fly off, resulting in injury.

  17. REMOVE COLLAR


    1. A01MGUY

      Remove the collar from the front shock absorber assembly.

  18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01MJL0

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

  19. REMOVE STRUT MOUNTING BEARING


    1. A01MINV

      Remove the strut mounting bearing from the front shock absorber assembly.

  20. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER SEAT


    1. Remove the front coil spring upper seat from the front shock absorber assembly.

  21. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR


    1. Remove the front coil spring upper insulator from the front shock absorber assembly.

  22. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING


    1. Remove the front coil spring and SST.

      Note

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

  23. REMOVE FRONT SPRING BUMPER


    1. A01MIWV

      Remove the front spring bumper from the front shock absorber assembly.

  24. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR


    1. A01MHHU

      Remove the front coil spring lower insulator from the front shock absorber assembly.

  25. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY