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


    1. A01EWQC

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

      Text in Illustration
      A01EUL1 Positioning Pin

      Note

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

  2. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER


    1. A01EWL8

      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


    1. A01EYRBE01

      Attach SST to the front coil spring and secure it in a vise.

      SST
      09727-30021   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031 )
    2. A01ETI5

      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.

    4. A01EY1XE01

      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 coil spring insulator.

  4. INSTALL FRONT UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR


    1. A01EUNGE01

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

      Text in Illustration
      A01ETOA Outside of the Vehicle

      Note

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

  5. INSTALL FRONT UPPER COIL SPRING SEAT


    1. A01EXZNE01

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

      Text in Illustration
      A01ETOA Outside of the Vehicle

      Note

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

  6. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT BEARING


    1. A01EW4OE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Upper Side

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

      Note

      Do not install the bearing upside down.

  7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ETWUE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Slot
      A01EUL1 Outside of the Vehicle

      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. A01EZ2QE06

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

      Text in Illustration
      A01ETOA Outside of the Vehicle

      Note


      • When reassembling the front suspension support sub-assembly, 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. It will damage SST.

  8. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


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

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

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

      Torque:
      210 N*m  { 2141 kgf*cm, 155 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      While keeping the bolts from rotating, tighten the nuts.

  9. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. for Steel Type:


      1. A01EXBA

        Install the front stabilizer link assembly to the front shock absorber assembly with the nut.

        Torque:
        74 N*m  { 755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }

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

    2. for Aluminum Type:


      1. A01EWAI

        Install the front stabilizer link assembly to the front shock absorber assembly with the nut.

        Torque:
        74 N*m  { 755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }

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

  10. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber assembly 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 speed sensor harness bracket first and then the front flexible hose.

  11. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


    1. Fully tighten the front support to front shock absorber nut.

      Torque:
      for TMC Made
      47 N*m  { 479 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf }
      except TMC Made
      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.

  12. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  13. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


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

  14. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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