Front Shock Absorber: Removal

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
SEPARATE EJECTOR TUBE (for 1AR-FE) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
LOOSEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT
1. Loosen the front support to front shock absorber nut of the front shock absorber.
  NOTE:
  - 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.
  Fig 1: Locating Front Shock Absorber Nut
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REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disengage the 4 clamps and separate the wiper wire harness from the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Wiper Wire Harness Clamps
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2. Remove the 8 bolts, 6 nuts, and the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
Fig 3: Locating Bolts, Nuts, And Outer Cowl Top Panel Sub-Assembly
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SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
1. Remove the bolt and clamp, and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose.
Fig 4: Locating Front Speed Sensor And Front Flexible Hose
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SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber.
  HINT:
  
  If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.
Fig 5: Separating Front Stabilizer Link Assembly From Front Shock Absorber
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REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
1. Support the front axle using a jack and wooden block.
  
  Fig 6: Supporting Front Axle
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2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the front shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) from the steering knuckle.
  NOTE: When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Front Shock Absorber Bolts And Nuts (Lower Side)
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3. Remove the nut and 2 spacers on the upper side of the front shock absorber with coil spring.
  NOTE: Make sure that the front speed sensor is completely separated from the front shock absorber with coil spring.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Upper Side Of Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring
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SECURE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
1. As shown in the illustration, secure the front shock absorber with coil spring in a vise using aluminum plates by clamping onto a double nutted bolt affixed to the bracket at the bottom of the absorber.
Fig 9: Clamping Onto Double Nutted Bolt Affixed To Bracket Bottom Of Absorber
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REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT
1. Using SST, compress the front coil spring.
  SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00031), 09727-00050
  
  NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
  
  HINT:
  
  If the front coil spring is compressed at an angle, using 2 SST will make the work easier.
2. Check that the front coil spring is fully compressed.
  
  Fig 10: Compressing Front Coil Spring
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3. Remove the front support to front shock absorber nut.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT BEARING
REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER SEAT
REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR
REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING
REMOVE FRONT SPRING BUMPER
REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR

Fig 11: Removing Front Support To Front Shock Absorber Nut