Installation [04/2013 - 06/2014]: Procedure
- INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
- Align the notch at the end of the shock rod of the front shock absorber assembly with the installation rotational position.
- Install SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58110) to the front shock absorber assembly.
- SST: 09727-58100
- SST: 09727-58110
- SST: 09727-58010
- 09727-58020
*1 Front Shock Absorber Assembly *2 Shock Absorber Outer Shell *a Turn *b Hold *c Fixing Nut *d Bolt NOTE:Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt (area with diagonal lines) of SST (09727-58010).
Application Area - Install SST (09727-58020) to the end of the shock rod of the front shock absorber assembly.[#1]
- Install SST (09727-58010) to the front shock absorber assembly.[#2]NOTE:
Take due care when installing SST (09727-58010) to ensure the shock rod is not damaged.
- Secure the SST (09727-58010) bolt and SST (09727-58020) with the fixing nut.[#3]
- After securing the SST (09727-58010) bolt, rotate the nut clockwise.[#4]
HINT:
Extend the shock rod to its maximum length to install SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58110).
- Using a piece of cloth, etc., clean the shock rod and remove any foreign matter and oil.NOTE:
Thoroughly clean the shock rod to prevent damage to the shock rod due to contact of foreign matter.
- Clean the surface of SST (09727-58110) to which the front shock absorber assembly is installed and remove any foreign matter and oil.
*a Installation Surface NOTE:Thoroughly clean the installation surface to prevent damage to the shock rod due to contact of foreign matter.
- Using a long ball hexagon 5, install SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58110) to the shock rod.[#5]NOTE:
Before installing, check the position of the slot on end of the shock rod.
HINT:
Install SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58110) to the base of the shock rod and check that SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58110) are securing the shock rod.
- After securing the SST (09727-58010) bolt, rotate the nut counterclockwise.
- Check that the shock rod and SST (09727-58020) have become free before releasing the fixing nut and removing SST (09727-58010) from the end of the shock rod.NOTE:
Take due care when removing SST (09727-58010) to ensure the shock rod is not damaged.
- Remove SST (09727-58020) from the end of the shock rod.
- Using a piece of cloth, etc., clean the end of the shock rod threads and remove any foreign matter and oil.
- Install the front lower coil spring insulator to the front shock absorber assembly.
*a Depression NOTE:When installing the front lower coil spring insulator, fit the insulator to the depression of the spring seat.
- Secure SST in a vise.
- SST: 09727-30021
- 09727-00010
- 09727-00021
- 09727-00031
- SST: 09727-30021
- Attach the arms of SST to the diameter of the front coil spring.
*a Correct *b Incorrect WARNING:- Make sure that the front coil spring is installed so that the distance between the upper and lower arms of SST is at the maximum.
- Make sure that the claws of the arms are securely attached.
- Using SST, compress the front coil spring.WARNING:
- If the front coil spring bends during compression, immediately stop compression and reinstall SST.
- Do not excessively compress the front coil spring so that the coils contact each other.
- Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
- Install the front coil spring to the front shock absorber assembly.
*a Depression NOTE:Make sure that the end of the front coil spring is positioned in the depression of the front lower spring seat.
- Install the front spring bumper to the front suspension support assembly.
- Install the front upper coil spring insulator to the front suspension support assembly as shown in the illustration.
*a Bolt *b Cutout NOTE:Align the bolt of the front suspension support assembly and the cutout of the front upper coil spring insulator.
- Install the front suspension support assembly to the front shock absorber assembly.NOTE:
Match the shape of the front shock absorber assembly piston rod end to the shape of the front suspension support assembly.
*a Piston Rod - w/ AVS:
- Temporarily tighten a new lock nut.
- Adjust the front suspension support assembly so that the bolts come to the positions as shown in the illustration, and remove SST from the front coil spring.
*A LH Side *B RH Side *a 30° +/- 2° Front of the Vehicle Outside of the Vehicle NOTE:- Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
- Make sure that the width across flat on the front shock absorber piston rod end is located parallel to the front shock absorber bushing.
- Make sure of the direction of the front suspension support assembly when removing SST.
- Fold back the front upper coil spring insulator and then use a long ball hexagon 5 to remove SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58110) from the front shock absorber assembly.NOTE:
- Thoroughly remove SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58110).
- Check that front upper coil spring insulator is not excessively deformed or crushed.
- Using a piece of cloth, etc., clean the shock rod of the front shock absorber assembly and remove any foreign matter and oil.NOTE:
Thoroughly clean the shock rod to prevent damage to the front shock absorber assembly due to contact of foreign matter.
*a Cloth, etc. *b Shock Rod
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
- Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) and front No. 3 spring support reinforcement with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 67 N.m (683 kgf/cm, 49 ft.lbf)
- Temporarily tighten the front shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) to the front lower suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut.NOTE:
- Insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle.
- Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
HINT:
Fully tighten the bolt after stabilizing the suspension.
- Fully tighten the lock nut.
Torque: 27.5 N.m (280 kgf/cm, 20 ft.lbf)
NOTE:Perform this step only when the front shock absorber with coil spring has been disassembled.
- Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) and front No. 3 spring support reinforcement with the 3 nuts.
- INSTALL ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR (w/ AVS)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSTALL UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER CAP (w/ AVS)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- INSTALL FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
- Install the front upper suspension arm assembly to the steering knuckle with the nut.
Torque: 87 N.m (887 kgf/cm, 64 ft.lbf)
NOTE:Prevent oil from adhering to the threaded and tapered parts.
- Install a new clip.NOTE:
Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the clip are not aligned.
- Install the front upper suspension arm assembly to the steering knuckle with the nut.
- INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
- Install the skid control sensor wire to the front shock absorber with coil spring and body with the 2 bolts.
Bolt (A)
Torque: 13.5 N.m (138 kgf/cm, 10 ft.lbf)
Bolt (B)
Torque: 6.0 N.m (61 kgf/cm, 53 in.lbf)
NOTE:- Be careful not to deform the bracket of the front shock absorber with coil spring when installing the bolt.
- Do not twist the skid control sensor wire when installing it.
- Connect the skid control sensor wire connector to the front axle hub sub-assembly.NOTE:
Do not twist the skid control sensor wire when installing it.
- Install the skid control sensor wire to the front shock absorber with coil spring and body with the 2 bolts.
- STABILIZE SUSPENSION
- Install the front wheel.
Torque: 103 N.m (1050 kgf/cm, 76 ft.lbf)
- Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the front suspension.
- Remove the front wheel.
- Jack up the front lower suspension arm assembly, and place a wooden block under it to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the front lower suspension arm assembly is placed in a horizontal position.
*a Wooden Block *b Jack Wooden block placement location WARNING:Do not jack up the front lower suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.
NOTE:- When jacking up the front lower suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
- Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.
- Install the front wheel.
- FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
- Fully tighten the front shock absorber with coil spring bolt.
Torque: 180 N.m (1835 kgf/cm, 133 ft.lbf)
NOTE:Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
- Fully tighten the front shock absorber with coil spring bolt.
- INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N.m (1050 kgf/cm, 76 ft.lbf)
- INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [04/2013 - 08/2015]