FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER (w/ Air Suspension) INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER INNER COVER


    1. A01NGPTE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Secured Point of Clamping Joint

      Install the front pneumatic cylinder inner cover to the front pneumatic with shock absorber cylinder sub-assembly with 2 new height control cover bands.

    2. Cut the surplus of the height control cover bands.

  2. INSTALL NO. 4 HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE O-RING

    Tech Tips

    It is unnecessary to perform the following procedures if the front pneumatic with shock absorber cylinder assembly has been replaced with a new one.


    1. Lightly coat 2 new O-rings with MP grease No. 2.

    2. A01ND64E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 O-ring

      Install the 2 new O-rings to the No. 4 height control tube as shown in the illustration.

  3. INSPECT HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE COVER CUSHION


    1. A01NEZ6

      Visually check the height control tube cover cushion from above.

      OK
      The height control tube cover cushion is not cracked, pinched or misaligned.

      If any abnormality is found, replace the height control tube cover cushion with a new one.

  4. INSTALL FRONT PNEUMATIC WITH SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFTVE01

      Temporarily install the front pneumatic with shock absorber cylinder assembly (upper side) with the 3 nuts as shown in the illustration.

    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.

    3. A01NFTVE01

      Fully tighten the front pneumatic with shock absorber cylinder assembly (upper side) with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      85 N*m  { 867 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*lbf }
    4. A01NCYJ

      Install the height control tube clamp to the front pneumatic with shock absorber cylinder assembly.

  5. CONNECT NO. 4 HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE


    1. A01NF7Z

      Install the No. 4 height control tube and height control tube clamp to the front pneumatic with shock absorber cylinder assembly.

      Note

      Make sure to hold the front pneumatic with shock absorber cylinder chamber by hand.

    2. A01NFD3

      Tighten the lock nut.

      Torque:
      17 N*m  { 175 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Keep the chamber of the front pneumatic with shock absorber cylinder assembly unmoved by holding it by hand.

      Tech Tips

      For the connecting procedure of the tube (Type 1), refer to Precaution of Suspension Control System Click here.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

  9. INSPECT FOR AIR LEAK


    1. Inspect for air leaks Click here.

  10. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP


    1. A01NHTO

      Install the front shock absorber cap with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      14 N*m  { 143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }

  11. INSTALL COWL TOP SILENCER PAD


    1. A01NCS7

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

  12. ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT


    1. Adjust the vehicle height Click here.

  13. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


    1. Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.