FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure listed is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR


    1. A01CERGE01

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

      Note

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

  2. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER


    1. A01CDU9E02

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

      Note

      Face the smaller diameter end of the front spring bumper downward.

  3. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING


    1. A01CERCE01

      Secure SST in a vise.

      SST
      09727-00050
      09727-30021   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00031 )
    2. A01CBSTE02

      Attach the arm of SST to the diameter of the front coil spring.

      CAUTION:


      • Make sure that the front coil spring is installed so that the distance between the upper and lower hooks of SST is at the maximum.

      • Make sure that the claws of the hooks are securely attached.

    3. Using SST, compress the front coil spring.

      CAUTION:


      • If the front coil spring bends during the compression, immediately stop the compression and reinstall SST.

      • Do not compress the spring until the coil springs contact each other.

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

    4. A01CFO2E01

      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 COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR


    1. A01CC3GE01

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

  5. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER SEAT


    1. A01CEO0E02

      Install the front coil spring upper seat to the front shock absorber assembly.

  6. INSTALL STRUT MOUNTING BEARING


    1. A01CBJ6E01

      Install the strut mounting bearing.

      Note

      Do not install the bearing upside down.

  7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CDRDE01

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

      Note

      When installing, align the cutouts on the front suspension support sub-assembly and the shock absorber piston rod end.

  8. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


    1. A01CFI5E02

      Install the collar to the front shock absorber assembly.

    2. A01CCS2

      Temporarily tighten a new front support to front shock absorber nut.

    3. Remove SST from the front coil spring.

      Note

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

  9. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT PLATE


    1. A01CD8Q

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

  10. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. A01CERQ

      Install the front shock absorber with coil spring with the front suspension support gasket and the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      50 N*m  { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }
    2. A01CGAB

      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


      • Insert the bolts from rear of the vehicle.

      • While keeping the bolts from rotating, tighten the nuts.

  11. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


    1. A01CCAP

      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.

  12. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER


    1. A01CGDR

      Install the front suspension support dust cover.

  13. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A01CBEE

      Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      19 N*m  { 194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

      • Install the front flexible hose first and then the speed sensor harness bracket.

    2. A01CE7I

      Install the front speed sensor to the front shock absorber assembly with the clamp.

  14. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CB2OE02

      Install 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 }

      Note

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

  15. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CCFB

      Install the outer cowl top panel with the 8 bolts.

      Torque:
      8.8 N*m  { 90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf }

    2. Connect the 2 clamps to the outer cowl top panel.

    3. Remove the protective tape.

  16. INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR WITH BRACKET


    1. A01CBAK

      Install the brake master cylinder reservoir with bracket to the outer cowl top panel with the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      6.5 N*m  { 66 kgf*cm, 58 in.*lbf }

  17. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CFL4

      Install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly with the 3 bolts as shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }
    2. A01CAUN

      Connect the connector.

  18. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CEWQ

      Engage the 15 claws and 2 guides to install the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01CFAO

      Install the 2 clips.

  19. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position.

    2. When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH:


      1. A01CC1NE01

        Clean the wiper arm serrations.

    3. When reusing the windshield wiper link assembly:


      1. A01CEI7E01

        Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.

    4. A01CG9BE01

      Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      24 N*m  { 245 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

  20. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH:


      1. A01CC1NE01

        Clean the wiper arm serrations.

    2. When reusing the windshield wiper link assembly:


      1. A01CEI7E01

        Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.

    3. A01CAPLE01

      Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      24 N*m  { 245 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

    4. Operate the front wipers while spraying washer fluid onto the windshield. Make sure that the front wipers function properly and the wipers do not come into contact with the vehicle body.

  21. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER


    1. A01CEUC

      Engage the 2 claws to install the 2 windshield wiper arm covers.

  22. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  23. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the front suspension. Raise the vehicle.

  24. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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    Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment Click here.