Installation [12/2015 - ]: Procedure

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

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   *a	Positioning Pin

   NOTE:

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

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

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1. Install SST to the front coil spring, and secure SST in a vise.

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   • SST: 09727-00050 
   • SST: 09727-30021 
     1. 09727-00010
     2. 09727-00031
2. Attach the arm 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 hooks of SST is at the maximum.
   • Make sure that the claws of the hooks are securely attached.
3. Using SST, compress the front coil spring.
   WARNING:

   • If the front coil spring bends during the compression, immediately stop the compression and reinstall SST.
   • Do not compress the spring until the coil springs 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 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.

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   *a

   Outside

   HINT: 

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

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

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   *a

   Outside

   HINT: 

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

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

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   *a	Upper Side

   HINT: 

   If there is foreign matter inside the front suspension support bearing, replace it with a new one.

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

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   *a

   Outside

   HINT: 

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

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

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   Outside

   NOTE:

   • When reassembling the upper support, ensure that any misalignment between the front shock absorber lower bracket and stud bolt is within +/- 5°. Use the stud bolt that is closest to the outside of the vehicle.
   • Do not use an impact wrench.

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

   Torque: 90 N*m (918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf) 

2. Install the 2 spacers to the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side).
3. 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:

   When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

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

   Torque: 130 N*m (1326 kgf*cm, 96 ft.*lbf) 

   HINT: 

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

1. Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose with the bolt.

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

   NOTE:

   Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

2. Install the resin clamp.

1. Install the cowl panel sub-assembly with the 5 bolts and 4 nuts.

   Bolt 

   Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

   Nut 

   Torque: 90 N*m (918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf) 

2. Engage the 5 clamps and install the engine room main wire.
3. w/ Windshield Deicer System:
   1. Connect the connector and engage the clamp.
4. Connect the fuel pump resistor connector.

1. Fully tighten the front suspension support nut.

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

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

(Refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [08/2016 - 11/2017] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2017 - 08/2018] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [08/2018 - ] )