FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. SECURE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFPTE03

      Install the bolt and nut to the front shock absorber assembly as shown in the illustration and secure the front shock absorber assembly in a vise.

      A
      28 mm (1.10 in.)

  2. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR


    1. A01NH7RE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Positioning Pin

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

      Note

      Make sure that the positioning pins on the front coil spring lower insulator are inserted into the holes in the front shock absorber.

  3. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER


    1. A01NEA4

      Install the front spring bumper to the front shock absorber.

      Note

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

  4. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING


    1. A01NHDBE05

      Install SST to the front coil spring with the hooks spread as far apart as possible from each other.

      SST
      09727-00050
      09727-30021   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00031 )

      Note

      Make sure that the claws on the hooks are securely engaged to the spring.

      Tech Tips

      If the front coil spring is compressed at an angle, using 2 SST will make the work easier.

    2. Using SST, compress the front coil spring.

      SST
      09727-00050
      09727-30021   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00031 )

      Note

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

    3. A01NFBNE01

      Install the front coil spring to the front shock absorber.

      Note

      Make sure that the end of the front coil spring is positioned in the depression of the lower spring seat.

  5. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR


    1. A01NEAVE02

      Install the front coil spring upper insulator as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Any misalignment between the front shock absorber lower bracket and the alignment mark must be +/- 5°.

  6. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER SEAT


    1. A01NGK5E02

      Install the front coil spring upper seat with the mark facing the outside of the vehicle.

      Tech Tips

      Any misalignment between the front shock absorber lower bracket and the alignment mark must be +/- 5°.

  7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT BEARING


    1. A01NFCKE05
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Upper Side

      Install the front suspension support bearing as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not install the bearing upside down.

  8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NH6ME02

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

      Tech Tips

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

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

    3. A01NFCHE02

      While aligning the stud bolt of the front suspension support and the shock absorber lower bracket, remove SST from the coil spring.

      Note


      • When reassembling the upper support, ensure that any misalignment between the absorber lower bracket and the stud bolt is within +/- 5°. Use the stud bolt that is closest to the outside of the vehicle.

      • Do not use an impact wrench.

  9. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. A01NHX2E01

      Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) with the 3 nuts as shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      85 N*m  { 867 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*lbf }
    2. A01NH8T

      Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) to the steering knuckle and insert the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      290 N*m  { 2957 kgf*cm, 214 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

  10. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NF3W

      Install the front stabilizer link assembly to the front shock absorber 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 hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

  11. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A01NGUY

      Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose with the bolt.

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

      Note


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

      • The bolt tightens the brake flexible hose and front speed sensor together. Make sure that the flexible hose is positioned over the front speed sensor.

    2. Install the clamp.

  12. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


    1. A01NHFL

      Fully tighten the front support to front shock absorber nut.

      Torque:
      70 N*m  { 714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Perform this step only when the front shock absorber with coil spring has been disassembled.

  13. INSTALL COWL TOP SILENCER PAD


    1. A01NCS7

      Engage the 3 claws to install the cowl top silencer pad.

  14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

  15. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


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

  16. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Tech Tips

    Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.