Front Shock Absorber: Removal: Removal

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
LOOSEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT
1. Loosen the front support to front shock absorber nut of the front shock absorber.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Front Shock Absorber Nut
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  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.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
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 Outer Cowl Top Panel Sub- Assembly & Fasteners
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2. Remove the 8 bolts, 6 nuts, and the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Outer Cowl Top Panel Sub- Assembly & Fasteners
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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 Bolt With Clamp
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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.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link Assembly & Front Shock Absorber
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  HINT:
  
  If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud.
REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
1. Support the front axle using a jack and wooden block.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Supporting Front Axle Using A Jack And Wooden Block
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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.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Nuts On Lower Side Of Front Shock Absorber
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  NOTE:
  Keep the bolts from rotating when removing the nuts.
3. Remove the nut and 2 spacers on the upper side of the front shock absorber with coil spring.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Nut And Spacers On Upper Side Of Front Shock Absorber
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  NOTE:
  Make sure that the front speed sensor is completely separated from the front shock absorber with coil spring.
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: Identifying Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring
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REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT
1. Using SST, compress the front coil spring.
  
  Fig 10: Compressing Front Coil Spring
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  - SST: 09727-30021
    - 09727-00010
    - 09727-00031
  - SST: 09727-00050
  NOTE:
  Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage 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 sufficiently compressed.
3. Remove the front support to front shock absorber nut.
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Front Support To Front Shock Absorber Nut
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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
REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY