Front

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
2. BLEED AIR

HINT: Disconnect the necessary one touch air connector of the height control valves and bleed the air.

3. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR





a. Place matchmarks on the link and bracket.





b. Remove the nut and disconnect the sensor link.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
c. Remove the 2 bolts and height control sensor.
Torque: 7.8 Nm (80 kgf-cm, 69 inch lbs.)
4. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE FROM UPPER BALL JOINT
a. Remove the clip and nut.
Torque: 87 Nm (885 kgf-cm, 64 ft. lbs.)
b. Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the upper suspension arm.
SST 09610-20012
c. Support the steering knuckle securely.
5. DISCONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER FROM LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the bolt and nut.
Torque: 157 Nm (1,600 kgf-cm, 116 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.





6. REMOVE GROMMET FROM BODY
7. DISCONNECT AIR TUBE FROM PNEUMATIC CYLINDER

NOTICE:
- To prevent foreign matter from entering, perform the operation with bare hands.
- Do not damage the height control valve.





a. Pinch part "A" of the connector No. 1 to release the housing and pull out the connector No. 1.





b. Set a SST to the tube.
SST 09730-00010





c. Install the SST into the housing and spread the claws of the connector No. 2.
d. While the SST is inserted, pull out the tube.

NOTICE: Do not pull the tube by unreasonable force.





e. Using a screwdriver, remove the connector No. 2, 2 rings and a plate from the housing.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
- Install 2 new O-rings, the plate and the connector No. 2 to the housing and apply a thin coat of MP grease to them.
- Push the tube and connector No. 1 into the housing until a click is heard.

NOTICE: At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
- Prevent foreign matter from being attached to the rings and height control tube. Failure to do so may cause air leakage.
- The port (hole) of the housing should be set in the position 90° from the claws of connector No. 1.
- Lightly pull the air tube to check that it is installed securely.

If the port of the housing cannot be viewed, find the correct setting position by gradually shifting the connector No. 1.





8. REMOVE SUSPENSION CONTROL ACTUATOR
a. Remove the 3 nuts and actuator cover.
Torque: 58 Nm (590 kgf-cm, 43 ft. lbs.)
b. Disconnect the actuator connector.
c. Turn the actuator counterclockwise to 40° and remove it upward.

HINT: At the time of installation, match the rod of pneumatic cylinder with the hole in the actuator.

9. REMOVE FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER
Remove the 3 nuts, suspension support and pneumatic cylinder.
Torque: 58 Nm (590 kgf-cm, 43 ft. lbs.)

INSPECTION





1. INSPECT ROLLING DIAPHRAGM
a. Lift up the dust cover and check that the rolling diaphragm is not damaged or cracked.
If damage or cracks exist, replace the pneumatic cylinder.
b. Return the dust cover back to position.





2. INSPECT DAMPING FORCE
a. Compress and extend the pneumatic cylinder and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation sounds.
If the pneumatic cylinder is not normal, replace it.

NOTICE: When removing the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL.

b. Check that there is a difference in the damping force when the rod is positioned as shown.

DISPOSAL
MAKE A HOLE IN SHOCK ABSORBER AND REMOVE GAS





a. Fully extend the pneumatic cylinder.
b. Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder as shown to remove the gas inside.

CAUTION: The gas coming out is harmless, but be careful of chips which may fly up when drilling.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT: After installation, check the front wheel alignment.