FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY

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  2. REMOVE FRONT AIR SHUTTER SEAL RH (for RHD)

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  3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 VENTILATOR SEAL (for LHD)

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  4. REMOVE LOWER COWL TOP REINFORCEMENT INNER (for RHD)


    1. A005LDM

      Remove the 3 bolts and lower cowl top reinforcement inner.

  5. REMOVE COWL TOP INSIDE CORNER PANEL RH (for RHD)


    1. A005HJM

      Separate the 2 wire harness clamps.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and cowl top inside corner panel RH.

  6. REMOVE COWL TOP INSIDE CORNER PANEL LH (for LHD)


    1. A005GLD

      Separate the 2 wire harness clamps.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and cowl top inside corner panel LH.

  7. REMOVE COWL TOP REINFORCEMENT INNER (for LHD)


    1. A005LDD

      Remove the 3 bolts and cowl top reinforcement inner.

  8. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  9. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A005I98

      Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly from the shock absorber.

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a socket hexagon wrench 6 to hold the stud.

  10. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A005GNX

      Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor and front flexible hose.

  11. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER

  12. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. A005GEO

      Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts and separate the front shock absorber with coil spring from the steering knuckle.

      Tech Tips

      Keep the bolt from rotating while loosening and removing the nuts.

    2. A005GXY

      Using a socket hexagon wrench 6, fix the shock absorber rod and remove the nut.

    3. Remove the front No. 2 suspension support.

    4. Remove the front shock absorber with coil spring from the vehicle.