Removal [11/2015 - 11/2016]: Procedure

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]

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

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   NOTE:

   • Do not remove the front support to front shock absorber nut.
   • Loosen the front support to front shock absorber nut only when the front shock absorber with coil spring needs to be disassembled.

1. w/ Wiper Deicer System:
   1. Disconnect the connector.

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   2. Disengage the 6 clamps and separate the wire harness from the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
2. w/o Wiper Deicer System:
   1. Disengage the 5 clamps and separate the wire harness from the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

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3. Remove the 10 bolts, 6 nuts and outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

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1. Disengage the 2 claws and separate the sensor clamp.

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   *a	Sensor Clamp

2. Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly.
   NOTE:

   Be sure to separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber assembly completely.

1. Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber assembly.

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   HINT: 

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

1. Support the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly using a jack and wooden block.

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   *a	Jack
   *b	Wooden Block
   	Front of the Vehicle
   	Wooden Block Placement Location

2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the front shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) from the steering knuckle.

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   NOTE:

   When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

3. Remove the nut, 2 spacers and front shock absorber with coil spring.

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   NOTE:

   Make sure that the front speed sensor is completely separated from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

1. Secure SST in a vise.

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   • SST: 09727-00050 
   • SST: 09727-30021 
     1. 09727-00010
     2. 09727-00031
2. Attach the arms of SST to the diameter of the front coil spring.

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   *a	Correct
   *b	Incorrect

   WARNING:

   • Make sure that the front coil spring is installed so that the distance between the upper and lower arms of SST is at the maximum.
   • Make sure that the claws of the arms are securely attached.
3. Using SST, compress the front coil spring.
   WARNING:

   • If the front coil spring bends during compression, immediately stop compression and reinstall SST.
   • Do not excessively compress the front coil spring so that the coils contact each other.
   • Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
4. Confirm that the front coil spring is free and remove the front support to front shock absorber nut.
   WARNING:

   Do not remove the front support to front shock absorber nut when the front coil spring is not free.

1. Disengage the front spring seat sub-assembly with insulator from the claws of the front shock absorber assembly.

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   *1	Front Spring Seat Sub-assembly with Insulator
   *a	Claw

2. Remove the front spring seat sub-assembly with insulator from the front shock absorber assembly.

1. Remove SST from the front coil spring.
   NOTE:

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