Pneumatic Front LH W/Shock Absorber Cylinder Assembly, Replacement

PNEUMATIC FRONT LH W/SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
REPLACEMENT

HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS





2. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH
a. Remove the 3 nuts and front shock absorber cap LH.





3. REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Turn the absorber control actuator counter clockwise 40° and remove it in an upward direction.
4. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT LH





5. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
a. Support the suspension lower arm with a jack using a wood block to avoid damage.
b. Remove the nut and washer and separate the stabilizer link assembly LH.
6. REMOVE PNEUMATIC FRONT LH W/SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY





a. Remove the cover and disconnect the connector No.1.
b. Using SST, disconnect the air tube from the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly.
SST 09730-00010





c. Remove the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly lower side nut.

NOTICE: Do not remove the bolt.





d. Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly.
e. Let it down slowly to remove the bolt and the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly and suspension support.
7. REMOVE O-RING
a. Remove the connector No.2 and 2 O-rings.





8. INSPECT PNEUMATIC FRONT LH W/SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
a. Inspect pneumatic cylinder assembly operation.
1. Compressed and expand the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly 4 times or more.
2. Check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation sounds.
If there is any abnormality, replace the pneumatic front LH w/shock absorber cylinder assembly with a new one.

NOTICE: When disposing of the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly, see DISPOSAL.





b. Check that there is a difference in the damping force when the rod is positioned as shown.
9. INSTALL O-RING
a. Install the 2 O-rings and connector No.2.
10. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN PNEUMATIC FRONT LH W/SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY





a. Temporarily install the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly with a bolt and a nut.
b. Jack up the suspension lower arm assembly slowly using a wood block to avoid damage.





c. Install the suspension support and pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder with 3 nuts.
Torque: 58 Nm (590 kgf-cm, 43 ft. lbs.)
d. Connect the air tube to the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly.
e. Connect the connector No.1 and install the cover.





11. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
a. Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH and washer with a nut.
Torque: 55 Nm (560 kgf-cm, 41 ft. lbs.)
12. INSTALL HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT LH
13. INSTALL ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR





a. Check that the rod position is as shown.





b. Install the absorber control actuator to the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly.
c. Until a response is felt, turn the absorber control actuator clockwise approximately 40°.
d. Connect the connector.





14. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH
a. Install the front shock absorber cap LH with 3 nuts.
Torque: 58 Nm (590 kgf-cm, 43 ft. lbs.)
b. Start the engine to fill the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly with air.
15. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
a. Install the front wheels.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
b. Jack down the vehicle slowly until all the tires are on the ground.
c. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.
d. Remove the front wheels.
e. Jack up the suspension lower arm using a wood block to avoid damage.





16. FULLY TIGHTEN PNEUMATIC FRONT LH W/SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
a. Fully tighten the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly lower side bolt.
Torque: 157 Nm (1,600 kgf-cm, 116 ft. lbs.)
17. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
18. ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT
19. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

DISPOSAL

HINT: Dispose of the RH side by following the same procedures as with the LH side.





1. DISPOSE OF PNEUMATIC FRONT LH W/ SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
a. Fully extend the shock absorber rod.
1. Using a drill, make a hole in the dimension as shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside.

CAUTION:
- Be careful when drilling as shards of metal may fly about. Always use the proper safety equipment.
- The gas is colorless, odorless and non-poisonous.