FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the front wiper motor and link assembly Click here.

  2. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01IO5B

      Remove the 9 bolts and outer cowl top panel.

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  4. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER


    1. A01IRGI

      Remove the dust cover.

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01IOOVE03

      Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

      Tech Tips

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

  6. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH


    1. A01ISQAE01

      Remove the bolt, detach the clamp and disconnect the front speed sensor.

      Note

      Be sure to completely disconnect the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

  7. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A01IR6F

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the front flexible hose.

  8. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. A01IPT3

      Support the front axle using a jack and wooden block.

    2. A01IRAV

      Loosen the front support to front shock absorber nut of the front shock absorber.

      Note


      • Do not remove the front support to front shock absorber nut.

      • Loosen the nut only when the front shock absorber with coil spring needs to be removed.

    3. A01IT26

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the front shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) from the steering knuckle.

    4. A01ISOP

      Remove the 3 nuts and front shock absorber with coil spring.

      Note

      Make sure that the front speed sensor is completely disconnected from the front shock absorber with coil spring.