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. INSTALL FRONT LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR


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      *a Positioning Pin
      *b Depression

      Install the front lower coil spring 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


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      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


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      Secure SST in a vise.

      SST
      09727-30021   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031 )
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      Text in Illustration
      *a Correct
      *b Incorrect

      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.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Paint Mark

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

      Note


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

      • Make sure to install the front coil spring to the front shock absorber assembly so that the paint marks will be positioned at the upper side of the vehicle.

  4. INSTALL FRONT UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

  5. INSTALL FRONT UPPER COIL SPRING SEAT


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

      Note

      When installing, align the cutout on the front upper coil spring seat and the shock absorber piston rod end.

  6. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST SEAL


    1. Install a new front suspension support dust seal.

  7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


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

  8. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


    1. 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.

  9. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. 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. 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.

  10. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


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      Fully tighten the front support to front shock absorber nut.

      Torque:
      47 N*m  { 479 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf }
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      Text in Illustration
      *1 MP Grease

      Apply MP grease into the suspension support sub-assembly.

  11. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER


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      Install the front suspension support dust cover.

  12. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR


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

      Torque:
      19 N*m  { 192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

      Tech Tips

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

  13. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


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


    1. Install the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly with the 9 bolts.

      Torque:
      12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

    2. w/ Wiper Deicer:

      Engage the 3 clamps to install the wire harness.

    3. Engage the clamp to install the wire harness.

  15. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. Install the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly with the 9 bolts.

      Torque:
      12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

    2. w/ Wiper Deicer:

      Engage the 3 clamps to install the wire harness.

    3. Engage the clamp to install the wire harness.

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


    1. Install the cowl body mounting reinforcement LH with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

  17. INSTALL COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT RH (for RHD)


    1. Install the cowl body mounting reinforcement RH with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

  18. INSTALL NO. 2 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL (for LHD)


    1. Engage the claw and guide to install the No. 2 heater air duct splash shield seal.

  19. INSTALL NO. 2 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL (for RHD)


    1. Engage the claw and guide to install the No. 2 heater air duct splash shield seal.

  20. INSTALL NO. 1 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL (for LHD)


    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the No. 1 heater air duct splash shield seal.

  21. INSTALL NO. 1 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL (for RHD)


    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the No. 1 heater air duct splash shield seal.

  22. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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  23. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

  24. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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