FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER (for AWD) INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BRACKET


    1. Install the front shock absorber lower bracket with the bolt.

      Torque:
      48 N*m  { 489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Recessed Part

      Install the front coil spring lower insulator to the front shock absorber so that both of the recessed parts are aligned.

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      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 the SST.

      Tech Tips

      The front coil spring can also be installed/removed using the hydraulic spring compressor.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Spring Lower Seat

      Install the front coil spring so that the end comes to the stepped portion of the spring lower seat of the front shock absorber.

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      Text in Illustration
      *A LH Side
      *B RH Side
      *a Front suspension support identification mark
      *b Front coil spring upper insulator arrow
      A01FGIV Front of the Vehicle

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

      Note

      The arrow on the front coil spring upper insulator must align with the identification mark on the front suspension support.

    5. Align the width across flat on the piston rod end of the shock absorber and width across flat on the suspension support. Then install the suspension support to the shock absorber.

    6. Temporarily tighten the lock nut on the shock absorber.

    7. Adjust the front suspension support sub-assembly so that the bolts come to the positions as shown in the illustration, and remove the SST from the front coil spring.

      Note


      • Do not use an impact wrench.

      • Make sure that the width across flat on the piston rod end is located parallel to the shock absorber bush.

      • Make sure of the direction of the front suspension support sub-assembly when removing the SST.

  3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Install the front shock absorber with coil spring on the vehicle by tightening the 3 nuts on the suspension support side.

      Torque:
      67 N*m  { 683 kgf*cm, 49 ft.*lbf }
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      Install the front shock absorber with coil spring to the front suspension lower arm.

    3. Align the protrusion of the front shock absorber upper bracket plate and the cutout of the front shock absorber bracket lower. Then install the front shock absorber to the front door arm and loosely tighten the nut.

    4. Tighten a new lock nut.

      Torque:
      28 N*m  { 286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR (w/ AVS)


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      Text in Illustration
      *a 40°

      Check that the control rod of the front shock absorber is in the position shown in the illustration.

      Note

      If the control rod is not in the position shown in the illustration, turn the control rod to adjust the position before installing the absorber control actuator.

    2. Install the absorber control actuator to the actuator support bracket.

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      Text in Illustration
      *A 2WD *B AWD
      *a 40° - -

    3. Turn the actuator clockwise 40° until a click is felt.

      Note


      • Before turning the actuator, make sure to check that the actuator output shaft and control rod are securely connected.

      • Do not turn the actuator more than 40°.

      • Do not drop the absorber control actuator. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.

  5. INSTALL UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER CAP (w/ AVS)


    1. Connect the connector.

    2. Install the upper shock absorber cap with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 200 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

  6. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Torque:
      65 N*m  { 663 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install a new clip.

  7. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the steering knuckle to the front suspension upper arm, and tighten it with the castle nut.

      Torque:
      87 N*m  { 887 kgf*cm, 64 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install a new clip to the steering knuckle.

      Note

      Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

  8. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. Install the front speed sensor with the front shock absorber with coil spring on the vehicle with the bolts.

      Torque:
      6.0 N*m  { 61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the front speed sensor while installing.

  9. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Install the front wheels.

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

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

    3. Remove the front wheels.

    4. Jack up the front suspension lower arm placing a wooden block in between. Apply a load to the front suspension so that the front suspension lower arm is placed in a horizontal position.

  10. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Fully tighten the bolt on the lower side of the front shock absorber while holding the nut.

      Torque:
      112 N*m  { 1142 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf }

  11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

  12. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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