FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER(for 2WD) INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B006EXRC01
      *a Paintmark

      When installing a new front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH:


      1. Align the paintmarks on the front suspension support assembly and pneumatic cylinder chamber.

    2. B006FRPC01
      *a Matchmark

      When reusing the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH:


      1. Install 2 new O-rings, a new plate and new No. 2 connector to the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH.

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      2. Align the matchmarks on the front suspension support assembly and pneumatic cylinder chamber.

    3. B006GKQ

      Temporarily tighten the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH (upper side) with the 3 nuts.

    4. B006FMTC01
      B006AHR Bolt
      B006EC9 Nut

      Temporarily tighten the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH (lower side) to the front lower suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Note


      • Insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle.

      • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

      Tech Tips

      Fully tighten the bolt after stabilizing the suspension.

  2. CONNECT NO.4 HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE


    1. B006BLQ

      Connect the No. 4 height control tube to the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH.

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  3. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY LH

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  4. CONNECT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH

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  5. CONNECT FRONT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH


    1. B006GA5

      Install the front skid control sensor wire LH with the nut.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

  6. CONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B006BD3

      Install the front height control sensor sub-assembly LH with the bolt.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

  7. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  8. INSTALL ABSORBER CONTROL WIRE LH


    1. B006DUFC01
      B006AHR Bolt
      B006EC9 Nut
      B006FCW Connector

      Connect the clamp and 2 connectors.

    2. Install the absorber control wire LH with the bolt and nut.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

  9. AIR MOVEMENT (WHEN REPLACING A FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER)

    Tech Tips

    Move the air pressure according to the instructions on the GTS.

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  10. AIR MOVEMENT (WHEN REPLACING THE 2 FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDERS)

    Tech Tips

    Move the air pressure according to the instructions on the GTS.

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  11. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Install the front wheel.

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

    3. Remove the front wheel.

    4. B006GB9C01
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack

      Jack up the front lower suspension arm assembly, and place a wooden block under it to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the front lower suspension arm assembly is placed in a horizontal position.

      CAUTION:


      • Do not raise the jack up too high.

      • The vehicle could fall, resulting in a serious accident.

      B0069Z7

      Note


      • When jacking up the front lower suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

  12. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Install the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH (upper side) with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      44 N*m  { 449 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf }

    2. Fully tighten the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH bolt.

      Torque:
      110 N*m  { 1122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

  13. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH

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  14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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  15. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL (for LH Side)

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  16. INSTALL RADIATOR COVER PLATE (for RH Side)

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  17. CHECK CONNECTIONS OF TUBES FOR AIR LEAKAGE

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  18. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  19. INSPECT AND ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT

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  20. CHECK HEIGHT CHANGE OPERATION

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  21. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

    Parking support brake system

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    Panoramic view monitor system

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    Parking assist monitor system

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  22. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING

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