Removal

FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
* The following procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Removal

3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

5. LOOSEN FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NUT

(a) Loosen the front suspension support nut of the front shock absorber.

NOTICE:
* Do not remove the front suspension support nut.
* Loosen the nut only when the front shock absorber with coil spring needs to be disassembled.
6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH Removal

8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY Removal

10. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL

(a) Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the wiper wire harness from the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

(b) Disengage the 2 clamps and connector, and separate the wire harness from the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly (w/ Windshield Deicer).

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11. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

(a) Remove the bolt and clamp, and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose.

12. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber.

HINT
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

13. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

(a) Support the front axle using a jack and wooden block.

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(b) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the front shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) from the steering knuckle.

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

(c) Remove the nut and 2 spacers on the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side).

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NOTICE:
Make sure that the front speed sensor is completely separated from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

14. SECURE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH 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

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09727-00031

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

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

A:

28 mm (1.10 in.)

15. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NUT

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

SST : 09727-00050

SST : 09727-30021

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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) Check that the front coil spring is fully compressed.

(c) Remove the front suspension support nut.

16. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

17. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT BEARING

18. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER SEAT

19. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR

20. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING

21. REMOVE FRONT SPRING BUMPER

22. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR