Front Shock Absorber: Reassembly

INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Install the front spring bumper to the piston rod.
2. Install the front coil spring insulator lower onto the front shock absorber.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Front Coil Spring Insulator Lower
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3. Using SST, compress the front coil spring.
  SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010,09727-00021, 09727-00031)
  
  Fig 2: Compressing Front Coil Spring
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  NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench.
  
  HINT:
  
  If the front coil spring is compressed at an angle, using 2 SST will make the work easier.
4. Install the front coil spring to the front shock absorber.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Front Coil Spring To Front Shock Absorber
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  NOTE: The smaller diameter end of the front coil spring must face upward.
  
  HINT:
  
  Fit the lower end of the front coil spring into the gap of the insulator.
5. Install the front coil spring insulator upper as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Front Coil Spring Insulator
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  HINT:
  
  Any misalignment between the front shock absorber lower bracket and the Δ mark must be +-5°.
6. Install the front coil spring seat upper with the mark facing to the outer side of the vehicle.
  
  Fig 5: Installing Front Coil Spring Seat Upper
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  HINT:
  
  Any misalignment between the front shock absorber lower bracket and the Δ mark must be +-5°.
7. Install the front suspension support bearing as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Front Suspension Support Bearing
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  HINT:
  
  If there is foreign matter inside the front suspension support bearing, replace it with a new one.
8. Install the front suspension support sub-assembly with the identification mark facing the outer side of the vehicle.
  
  Fig 7: Installing Front Suspension Support Sub-Assembly
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  Temporarily tighten a new lock nut.
  
  NOTE: Check that the width across flat on the piston rod and the width across flat on the front suspension support sub-assembly are aligned.
9. Remove the SST slowly in order to release the coil spring.
  
  Fig 8: Checking Piston Rod To Suspension Support Sub-Assembly Alignment
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  NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench.
  
  HINT:
  
  Any misalignment between the front shock absorber lower bracket and the arrows must be +-5°.