FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

  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

    Click here

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  4. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER

    1. C205514

      Remove the dust cover.

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

    1. U122651

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

      Tip:

      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. C172751

      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. C153576

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the front flexible hose.

  8. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

    1. C158628

      Support the front axle using a jack and wooden block.

    2. C158636

      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. C154929

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

    4. C158662

      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.