Installation [10/2015 - ]: Procedure

1. Install the front lower coil spring insulator to the front shock absorber assembly.

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   Positioning Pin

   NOTE:

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

1. Install the front lower coil spring insulator to the front shock absorber assembly.

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   *a	Claw
   	Positioning Pin

   NOTE:

   • Make sure that the positioning pins on the front lower coil spring insulator are inserted into the holes in the front shock absorber assembly.
   • When installing the front lower coil spring insulator, make sure that the front lower coil spring insulator does not get caught on the claws of the front shock absorber assembly.

1. Install the front spring bumper to the front shock absorber assembly.

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   NOTE:

   Face the smaller diameter end of the front spring bumper downward.

1. Install the front spring bumper to the front shock absorber assembly.

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   NOTE:

   Face the smaller diameter end of the front spring bumper downward.

1. Secure SST in a vise.
   • SST: 09727-30021 
     1. 09727-00010
     2. 09727-00021
     3. 09727-00031

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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. Install the front coil spring to the front shock absorber assembly.

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   NOTE:

   Make sure to fit the end of the front coil spring that has the smaller diameter into the depression of the front lower coil spring insulator.

1. Install the front upper coil spring insulator with the alignment mark facing the outside of the vehicle.

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   *a	Alignment Mark
   	Outside of the Vehicle

   NOTE:

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

1. Install the front upper coil spring insulator as shown in the illustration.

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   *a	Positioning Pin
   	Outside of the Vehicle

   NOTE:

   Any misalignment between the front shock absorber lower bracket and the alignment of positioning pin must be +/- 5°.

   HINT: 

   The lower end of the front upper coil spring insulator will engage with the claws of the front shock absorber assembly when the suspension is stabilized.

1. Install the front upper coil spring seat with the alignment mark facing the outside of the vehicle.

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   *a	Alignment Mark
   	Outside of the Vehicle

   NOTE:

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

1. Install the front upper coil spring seat as shown in the illustration.

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   *a	Hole
   	Outside of the Vehicle

   NOTE:

   When installing the front upper coil spring seat, first align the hole in the front upper coil spring seat with the protrusion of the front upper coil spring insulator.

1. Install the front suspension support bearing as shown in the illustration.

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   *a	Upper Side

   NOTE:

   Do not install the bearing upside down.

1. Install the front suspension support sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

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   *1	Rubber Foam
   *a	Slot
   	Outside of the Vehicle

   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.
3. While aligning the stud bolt of the front suspension support sub-assembly and the front shock absorber lower bracket, remove SST from the front coil spring.

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   *1	Rubber Foam
   	Outside of the Vehicle

   NOTE:

   • Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
   • When installing the front suspension support sub-assembly, ensure that any misalignment between the front shock absorber lower bracket and the stud bolt is within +/- 5°. Use the stud bolt that is closest to the outside of the vehicle.

1. Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) with the 3 nuts.

   Torque: 85 N*m (867 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*lbf) 

2. Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

   Torque: 290 N*m (2957 kgf*cm, 214 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   While keeping the bolts from rotating, tighten the nuts.

   HINT: 

   The bolts can be installed in either direction, however, make sure that they are both installed in the same direction.

1. Install the front stabilizer link assembly to the front shock absorber assembly with the nut.

   Torque: 125 N*m (1275 kgf*cm, 92 ft.*lbf) 

   HINT: 

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

1. Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber assembly with the bolt and clamp.

   Torque: 19 N*m (192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Do not twist the front speed sensor and front flexible hose when installing them.

   HINT: 

   Install the front speed sensor harness bracket first and then the front flexible hose.

1. Fully tighten the front support to front shock absorber nut.

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

   NOTE:

   Perform this step only when the front shock absorber with coil spring has been disassembled.

Torque: 103 N*m (1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

1. Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the front suspension.

(Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2015 - ] )