FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. SECURE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003T8HE04

      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.

      Standard length A
      28 mm (1.10 in.)

  2. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR


    1. A003SKZE06
      Text in Illustration
      *a Positioning Pin

      Install the front coil spring lower insulator.

      Note

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

  3. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER


    1. A003SLJE08

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

      Note

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

  4. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING


    1. A003S5DE08

      Using SST, compress the front coil spring.

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

      Note

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

      Tech Tips

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

    2. A003TVVE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Paint Mark

      Install the front coil spring.

      Note


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

      • Make sure to install the coil spring with the paint mark facing downward.

  5. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR

  6. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER SEAT

  7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST SEAL

  8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

  9. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


    1. A003T5B

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

    2. Remove SST from the front coil spring.

      Note

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

  10. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. A003TKZ

      Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      50 N*m  { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }
    2. A003SS3

      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


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

      • Keep the contact surfaces of the steering knuckle and shock absorber free of grease and foreign matter.

    3. A003TYY

      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.

  11. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A003TRO

      Install the front flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

  12. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A003RNI

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

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

      Tech Tips

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

  13. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A003TYP

      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 }

      Tech Tips

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

  14. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER


    1. A003RJ3

      Install the front suspension support dust cover.

  15. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

  16. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL (for LHD)


    1. A003SJJ

      Install the outer cowl top panel with the 8 bolts and nut.

      Torque:
      Bolt
      8.8 N*m  { 90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf }
      Nut
      12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

    2. Engage the clamp.

    3. A003UBYE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Heater Air Duct Splash Shield Seal
      *2 Water Guard Plate RH

      Bend the No. 1 heater air duct splash shield seal and water guard plate RH, and engage each claw.

  17. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL (for RHD)


    1. A003UWL

      Install the outer cowl top panel with the 8 bolts and nut.

      Torque:
      Bolt
      8.8 N*m  { 90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf }
      Nut
      12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

    2. Engage the clamp of the wire harness.

    3. A003SKXE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Water Guard Plate RH
      *2 No. 1 Heater Air Duct Splash Shield Seal

      Bend the water guard plate RH and No. 1 heater air duct splash shield seal, and engage each claw.

  18. INSTALL COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT LH (for LHD)


    1. A003TIT

      Install the cowl body mounting reinforcement LH with the 3 bolts.

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

  19. INSTALL COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT LH (for RHD)


    1. A003TW0

      Install the cowl body mounting reinforcement LH with the 3 bolts.

      Torque:
      8.8 N*m  { 90 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }

  20. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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  21. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle.

    2. Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.

  22. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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