Removal

SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER (w/ Air Suspension): REMOVAL

NOTICE:
Be sure to read the ''PRECAUTION'' thoroughly before servicing Suspension Control System.

HINT
* Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL Removal

3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH (for AWD) Removal

5. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR (for 2WD) Removal

6. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal

8. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH Removal

9. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for AWD) Removal

10. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (for AWD) Removal

11. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH Removal

12. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD) Removal

13. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD) Removal

14. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD) Removal

15. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD) Removal

16. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD) Removal

17. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)

(a) Remove the nut, and then remove the bracket of the front height control sensor LH.

18. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD) Removal

19. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD) Removal

20. REMOVE AIR CONNECTOR CLIP HOLDER

(a) Pinch and pull the air connector clip holder to release the connector No. 1.

21. DISCONNECT NO. 4 HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE

(a) Pinch and pull the connector No. 1 to release it.

(b) Using SST, disconnect the No. 4 height control tube from the pneumatic front LH with shock absorber cylinder assembly.

SST : 09730-00010

NOTICE:
After pulling out the height control tube, replace the O-ring and plate with new ones.

22. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)

(a) Support the steering knuckle LH with a jack and wooden block.

(b) Remove the bolt and nut, and then disconnect the bottom side of the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH from the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH.

(d) Install SST (attachment) to the front No. 2 suspension lower arm assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 2 mm (0.0787 in.) between the arm and attachment.

SST : 09628-50010

09628-05010

NOTICE:
* Be sure to install SST (attachment) as the spacer may shift.
* As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and attachment is not less than 2 mm (0.0787 in.).

(e) Using SST, disconnect the No. 2 suspension lower arm LH from the steering knuckle LH.

SST : 09628-50010

09628-05010

HINT
When installing SST, insert SST from the rear of the vehicle, place it on the lower arm and rotate it so that it is as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:
* Do not damage the dust cover.
* Make sure that the bolt of SST and the ball joint are in a straight line when installing SST.
* Be sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
* Do not apply a torque of 160 N*m (1631 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf) or more to SST as it may be damaged.

(f) Loosen the nut of the No. 2 suspension lower arm.

23. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

(a) Remove the 4 clips and air cleaner inlet cover.

24. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for AWD) Removal

25. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for 2WD) Removal

26. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for AWD) Removal

27. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH (for 2WD)

(a) Remove the 3 nuts and front shock absorber cap LH.

(b) Disconnect the connector.

28. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH (for AWD)

(a) Remove the 3 nuts and front shock absorber cap LH.

(b) Disconnect the connector.

29. REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR

(a) Turn the absorber control actuator counterclockwise 40° and remove it from the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH.

30. REMOVE PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)

(a) Remove the 3 nuts and pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH.

NOTICE:
Hold the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH to prevent it from dropping.

31. REMOVE PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)

(a) When reusing the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH:

Place matchmarks on the front suspension support assembly and pneumatic cylinder chamber.

(b) Remove the nut and upper front shock absorber bracket plate, and disconnect the lower front shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH from the front No. 1 suspension lower arm LH.

(c) Remove the bolt, and disconnect the skid control sensor wire from the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH.

(d) Remove the 3 nuts and pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH.

NOTICE:
Hold the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH to prevent it from dropping.

32. REMOVE LOWER FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)

(a) Remove the bolt and lower front shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH.

33. REMOVE FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER LH O-RING

HINT
If replacing the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH with a new one, this procedure is not necessary.

(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips and remove the tube connector.

(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the plate and 2 O-rings.