Installation [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

1. Install the front coil spring lower insulator to the front shock absorber assembly.
   NOTE:

   When installing the insulator, fit the insulator into the depression of the spring seat and insert the positioning pin into the hole.

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   *a	Positioning Pin
   *b	Depression

1. Install the front spring bumper to the front shock absorber assembly.
   NOTE:

   Position the end of the front spring bumper with the smaller diameter downward.

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1. For SST with stopper pins:

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   1. Secure SST in a vise.
      • SST: 09727-30022 
        1. 09727-00010
        2. 09727-00022
        3. 09727-00031
   2. Attach the hooks of each SST arm across the diameter of the coil spring.
      WARNING:

      • Make sure that the hooks of the upper and lower arms are attached to the coil spring so that the distance between the hooks is as large as possible.
      • Make sure that the arms of SST are parallel and attached to the coil spring, and the number of coil springs between the hooks on each side is the same.
      • Check that the claws of the hooks are securely attached to the coil spring.

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      *a	Correct
      *b	Incorrect
      *c	Parallel
      *d	Not Parallel

   3. Install the stopper pins to the hooks of SST.

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      *a	Correct
      *b	Incorrect
      *c	Stopper Pin

      WARNING:

      Make sure that the stopper pins are installed securely.

   4. Using SST, compress the coil spring.
      WARNING:

      • If the coil spring bends while using SST, stop immediately and reattach SST correctly.
      • Do not compress the coil spring to the point where the coils touch each other.
      • Do not use an impact wrench.
      • If a stopper pin touches the coil spring while using SST, remove the stopper pin and continue with the procedure. In this case, installing the coil spring stopper belt as shown in the illustration is recommended.

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      • SST: 09727-00110 
2. For SST without stopper pins:
   1. Secure SST in a vise.
      • SST: 09727-30021 
        1. 09727-00010
        2. 09727-00021
        3. 09727-00031

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   2. Attach the hooks of each SST arm across the diameter of the coil spring.
      WARNING:

      • Make sure that the hooks of the upper and lower arms are attached to the coil spring so that the distance between the hooks is as large as possible.
      • Make sure that the arms of SST are parallel and attached to the coil spring, and the number of coil springs between the hooks on each side is the same.
      • Check that the claws of the hooks are securely attached to the coil spring.

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      *a	Correct
      *b	Incorrect
      *c	Parallel
      *d	Not Parallel

   3. Using SST, compress the coil spring.
      WARNING:

      • If the coil spring bends while using SST, stop immediately and reattach SST correctly.
      • Do not compress the coil spring to the point where the coils touch each other.
      • Do not use an impact wrench.

      HINT: 

      Installing SST as shown in the illustration is recommended.

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      • SST: 09727-00110 
3. Install the front coil spring to the front shock absorber assembly.

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   *a	Depression

   NOTE:

   Make sure to fit the end of the front coil spring that has the larger diameter into the depression of the front lower coil spring insulator.

1. Install the front spring seat sub-assembly with insulator LH to the front shock absorber assembly LH.
   NOTE:

   Make sure that the top end of the insulator (shock absorber dust cover) and the strut bearing are securely attached.

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   *1	Strut Bearing
   *a	Top End of the Insulator (Shock Absorber Dust Cover)

1. Install the front suspension support sub-assembly LH to the front shock absorber assembly LH.

1. Install the collar to the front shock absorber assembly LH.

1. Temporarily install a new front support to front shock absorber nut.
2. Remove SST from the front coil spring.
   NOTE:

   Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.

1. Connect the end of the insulator of the front spring seat sub-assembly with insulator LH with the claws of the front shock absorber assembly LH.
   NOTE:

   • Make sure that the end of the insulator is securely attached to the claws of the front shock absorber assembly LH.
   • Make sure there is no excessive damage to the bellows of the insulator.
   • Do not allow oil, grease, etc., to contact the insulator.
   • If oil or grease has adhered, wipe clean with a cloth. Do not use an alcoholic cleaner.

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   *a	Claws of the Front Shock Absorber Assembly LH
   *b	End of the Insulator of the Front Spring Seat Sub-assembly with Insulator LH

1. Install the front suspension support plate to the front shock absorber with coil spring.

1. Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) and cowl body mounting reinforcement LH with the 3 nuts.

   Torque: 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf) 

2. Connect the front shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

   Torque: 240 N*m (2447 kgf*cm, 177 ft.*lbf) 

   HINT: 

   The bolts can be installed in either direction, however, make sure that they are both installed in the same direction.

1. Tighten the front support to front shock absorber nut.

   Torque: 60 N*m (612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf) 

1. Connect the front flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

   Torque: 18.8 N*m (192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2014 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [10/2014 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2014 - ]

1. Connect the front stabilizer link assembly to the front shock absorber with coil spring with the nut.

   Torque: 74 N*m (755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf) 

   HINT: 

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

1. Install the front suspension support dust cover.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19 [10/2014 - 09/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19 [09/2015 - ]

Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2014 - ]

1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners several times to stabilize the suspension.

Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2014 - 05/2019] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [05/2019 - ]

Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [10/2014 - 05/2019] , or refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [05/2019 - ]

Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2014 - 09/2017] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2017 - 05/2019] , or refer to WORK PROCEDURE [05/2019 - 10/2019] , or refer to WORK PROCEDURE [10/2019 - 07/2020] , or refer to WORK PROCEDURE [07/2020 - ]