Front Shock Absorber: Installation: Installation

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 1: Identifying Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring

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1. Install the front coil spring lower insulator to the front shock absorber.
   Fig 2: Locating Positioning Pins On Front Coil Spring Lower Insulator

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   NOTE:

   Make sure that the positioning pins on the front coil spring lower insulator are inserted into the holes in the front shock absorber.

1. Install the front spring bumper to the front shock absorber.
   Fig 3: Identifying Front Spring Bumper

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1. Using SST, compress the front coil spring.
   Fig 4: 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. Install the front coil spring to the front shock absorber.
   Fig 5: Identifying Front Coil Spring & Front Shock Absorber

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   NOTE:

   Make sure that the end of the front coil spring is positioned in the depression of the lower spring seat.

1. Install the front coil spring upper insulator as shown in the illustration.
   Fig 6: Identifying Front Coil Spring Upper Insulator

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   HINT: 

   Any misalignment between the front shock absorber lower bracket and the alignment mark must be within +/- 5°.

1. Install the front coil spring upper seat with the mark facing to the outside of the vehicle.
   Fig 7: Identifying Front Coil Spring Upper Seat With Mark

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   HINT: 

   Any misalignment between the front shock absorber lower bracket and the alignment mark must be within +/- 5°.

1. Install the front suspension support bearing as shown in the illustration.
   Fig 8: Identifying Front Suspension Support Bearing

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1. Install the front suspension support sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
   Fig 9: Identifying Front Suspension Support Sub-Assembly

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   HINT: 

   Check that the slot on the piston rod and the slot on the front suspension support sub-assembly are aligned.

2. Temporarily tighten a new front support to front shock absorber nut.

1. Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) with the nut and 2 spacers.
   Fig 10: Locating Nut And Spacers On Upper Side Of Front Shock Absorber

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   Torque: 85 N*m (866 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*lbf) 

2. Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) to the steering knuckle and insert the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
   Fig 11: Locating Nuts On Lower Side Of Front Shock Absorber

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   Torque: 290 N*m (2956 kgf*cm, 214 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   When installing the nuts, Keep the bolts from rotating when tightening the nuts.

1. Install the front stabilizer link assembly to the front shock absorber with the nut.
   Fig 12: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link Assembly & Front Shock Absorber

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

   NOTE:

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

1. Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose with the bolt.
   Fig 13: Locating Front Speed Sensor Bolt With Clamp

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   Torque: 19 N*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

2. Install the clamp.

1. Install the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly with the 8 bolts and 6 nuts.
   Fig 14: Identifying Outer Cowl Top Panel Sub-Assembly & Fasteners

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   Nut A 

   Torque: 85 N*m (866 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*lbf) 

   Bolt B 

   Torque: 8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf) 

   Nut C 

   Torque: 8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf) 

2. Engage the 4 clamps.
   Fig 15: Identifying Outer Cowl Top Panel Sub- Assembly & Fasteners

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1. Fully tighten the front support to front shock absorber nut.
   Fig 16: Locating Front Shock Absorber Nut

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   Torque: 70 N*m (714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf) 

Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

HINT: 

Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment, refer to ADJUSTMENT .