Removal

FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL

REMOVAL
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
- The following procedure listed 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. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL Removal
6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal
7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH Removal
8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY Removal
9. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL Removal
10. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber with coil spring.
NOTE: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

11. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR





(a) Remove the bolt and separate the front flexible hose and the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring.
NOTE: Be sure to separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring completely.





(b) Remove the clamp and separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber.
12. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER





(a) Remove the front suspension support dust cover.
13. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING





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

NOTICE:
- Do not remove the front support to front shock absorber nut.
- Loosen the nut only when the front shock absorber with coil spring needs to be disassembled.





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





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





(d) Remove the 3 nuts and front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side).
NOTE: 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 the bolt and nut to the front shock absorber as shown in the illustration and secure the front shock absorber in a vise.
A:
28 mm (1.10 in.)
15. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT





(a) Using SST, compress the front coil spring.
SST: 09727-30021
09727-00010
09727-00021
09727-00031
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.
NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.





(c) Remove the front support to front shock absorber nut.
16. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
17. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST SEAL
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