Installation

FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: INSTALLATION

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
* The following procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. SECURE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the bolt and nut to the front shock absorber assembly as shown in the illustration and secure the front shock absorber assembly in a vise using aluminium plates.

A:

28 mm (1.10 in.)

2. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR

(a) Install the front coil spring lower insulator to the front shock absorber.

Text in Illustration:

NOTICE:
Make sure that the positioning pins on the front coil spring lower insulator are inserted into the holes in the front shock absorber.

3. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER

(a) Install the front spring bumper to the front shock absorber.

4. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING

(a) Install SST to the front coil spring with the hooks spread as far apart as possible from each other.

SST : 09727-00050

SST : 09727-30021

09727-00010

09727-00031

NOTICE:
Make sure that the claws on the hooks are securely engaged to the spring.

(b) Using SST, compress the front coil spring.

SST : 09727-00050

SST : 09727-30021

09727-00010

09727-00031

NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.

(c) Install the front coil spring to the front shock absorber.

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

(a) Install the front coil spring upper insulator as shown in the illustration.

HINT
Any misalignment between the front shock absorber lower bracket and the alignment mark must be +/- 5°.

6. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER SEAT

(a) Install the front coil spring upper seat with the mark facing to the outside of the vehicle.

HINT
Any misalignment between the front shock absorber lower bracket and the alignment mark must be +/- 5°.

7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT BEARING

(a) Install the front suspension support bearing as shown in the illustration.

Text in Illustration:

HINT
If there is foreign matter inside the front suspension support bearing, replace it with a new one.

8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the front suspension support sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

HINT
Check that the slots on the piston rod and front suspension support sub-assembly are aligned.

(b) Temporarily tighten a new front suspension support nut.

9. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

(a) Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) with the nut and 2 spacers.

Text in Illustration:

Torque : 85 Nm (866 kgf-cm, 63 ft-lbf)

(b) Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) to the steering knuckle and insert the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Torque : 290 Nm (2956 kgf-cm, 214 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

10. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the front stabilizer link assembly to the front shock absorber 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 (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

11. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR

(a) Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose with the bolt.

Torque : 19 Nm (194 kgf-cm, 14 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

(b) Install the clamp.

12. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL

(a) Install the outer cowl top panel with the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.

Text in Illustration:

Nut - Torque : 85 Nm (866 kgf-cm, 63 ft-lbf)

Bolt - Torque : 8.8 Nm (90 kgf-cm, 78 in-lbf)

(b) Engage the 2 wire harness clamps to the outer cowl top panel.

13. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NUT

(a) Fully tighten the front suspension support nut.

Torque : 70 Nm (714 kgf-cm, 52 ft-lbf)

14. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY Installation

15. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Installation

16. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH Installation

17. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH Installation

18. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Installation

19. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Installation

20. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Installation

21. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)

22. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

HINT
Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment Service and Repair.