Installation
FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: INSTALLATION
HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. SECURE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
(a) Install a bolt and nut to the front shock absorber as shown in the illustration and secure the front shock absorber in a vise.
Standard length A:
28 mm (1.102 in.)
2. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR
(a) Install the front coil spring lower insulator to the front shock absorber assembly.
Text in Illustration
NOTICE:
When installing the insulator, fit the insulator to the depression of the spring seat and align the positioning pin into the hole.
3. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER
(a) Install the front spring bumper to the front shock absorber assembly.
NOTICE:
Face the smaller diameter end of the front spring bumper downward.
4. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING
(a) Using SST, compress the front coil spring.
SST : 09727-30021
09727-00010
09727-00021
09727-00031
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
HINT
If the front coil spring is compressed at an angle, using 2 SST will make the work easier.
(b) Install the front coil spring.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the end of the front coil spring is positioned in the depression of the lower spring seat.
5. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR
6. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER SEAT
7. INSTALL STRUT MOUNTING BEARING
(a) Install the strut mounting bearing.
Text in Illustration
NOTICE:
Do not install the bearing upside down.
8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the front suspension support sub-assembly to the front shock absorber assembly.
NOTICE:
When installing, align the cutout on the front suspension support sub-assembly and the shock absorber piston rod end.
9. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT
(a) Install the collar to the front shock absorber assembly.
(b) Temporarily tighten a new front support to front shock absorber nut.
(c) Remove SST from the front coil spring.
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
10. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) and front fender apron rear extension with the 3 nuts.
Torque : 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft-lbf)
(b) Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque : 240 Nm (2447 kgf-cm, 177 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
While keeping the bolts from rotating, tighten the nuts.
(c) Fully tighten the front support to front shock absorber nut.
Torque : 47 Nm (479 kgf-cm, 35 ft-lbf)
11. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER
(a) Install the front suspension support dust cover.
12. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Connect the front flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt.
Torque : 19 Nm (192 kgf-cm, 14 ft-lbf)
13. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
(a) Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt and clamp.
Torque : 19 Nm (192 kgf-cm, 14 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.
HINT
Install the front flexible hose first and then the speed sensor wire harness bracket.
14. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the front stabilizer link assembly to the front shock absorber with coil spring with the nut.
Torque : 74 Nm (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft-lbf)
HINT
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench to hold the stud bolt.
15. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)
16. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Installation
17. INSTALL COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT RH Installation
18. INSTALL NO. 2 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL Installation
19. INSTALL WATER GUARD PLATE RH Installation
20. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly Installation.
21. STABILIZE SUSPENSION Installation
22. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment Front Wheel Alignment.