Front Damper/Spring Removal/Installation

Front Damper/Spring Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Vehicle Lift

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

2. Front Wheel





1. Remove the front wheel.

3. Front Damper/Spring Items





1. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness clips (A).

2. Remove the brake hose bracket (B).

4. Front Stabilizer Ball Joint Damper Side - Disconnection





1. Remove the flange nut (A) while holding the joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C).

2. Disconnect the stabilizer link (D) from the damper.

5. Front Damper/Spring Lower Side - Disconnection





1. Remove the damper pinch bolts (A) and the flange nuts (B).

NOTE: Do not allow the knuckle to rotate too far outward. This may allow the driveshaft inboard joint to come apart.

6. Front Damper/Spring





1. Remove the lid (A).

2. Remove the flange nuts (B).





3. Remove the damper/spring (A).

Installation

1. Front Damper/Spring





1. Install the damper/spring (A). Note the direction of the damper mounting base as shown.





2. Loosely install the new flange nuts (A).

2. Front Damper/Spring Lower Side - Reconnection





1. Loosely install the new damper pinch bolts (A) and the new flange nuts (B).

3. Front Damper/Spring - Tighten Under Vehicle's Weight

1. Raise the front suspension with a floor jack to load the suspension with the vehicle's weight.

2. Tighten the flange nuts on the upper side of the damper.

3. Tighten the flange nuts on the lower side of the damper.

4. Front Stabilizer Ball Joint Damper Side - Reconnection





1. Connect the stabilizer link (A) to the damper.

2. Tighten the flange nut (B) while holding the joint pin (C) with a hex wrench (D).

5. Front Damper/Spring Items





1. Install the wheel speed sensor harness clips (A).

2. Install the brake hose bracket (B).





3. Install the lid (A).

6. Front Wheel





1. Install the front wheel.

NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.

7. Pre-Alignment Checks

For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment, do these checks:

1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.

2. Make sure the suspension is not modified.

3. Make sure the fuel tank is full, and that the spare tire, the jack, and the tools are in place on the vehicle.

4. Check the tire size and tire pressure according to tire information.

8. Caster - Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Check the caster angle.















* If the measurement is within specifications, measure the front camber angle.
* If the measurement is not within specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

9. Camber - Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Check the camber angle.















* If the measurement is within specification, measure the toe-in.
* If the measurement for the front camber is not within the specification, go to front camber adjustment.
* If the measurement for the rear camber is not within the specification, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

10. Front Toe - Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic positions.

2. Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a steering wheel holder tool.

3. Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.

Front toe-in: 0±2 mm (0±0.08 in)
* If adjustment is required, go to the front toe adjustment.
* If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment equipment.

11. Turning Angle - Inspection





Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure the turning angle of both wheels.














2. If the measurement is not within the specifications, even up both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while adjusting the front toe.

3. If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.