Installation [12/2022 - ]: Procedure
- INSTALL SST
*a Cutout *b Bottom End Mount *c Viewpoint A - - - Align the cutout on end of the shock rod of the front shock absorber assembly LH with the installation position.NOTE:
Be sure to install the part so that the cutout on the front suspension support sub-assembly LH and the cutout on the shock rod end are aligned.
- Align the cutout on end of the shock rod of the front shock absorber assembly LH with the installation position.
*1 Front Shock Absorber Assembly LH *2 Shock Absorber Outer Shell *a Turn *b Hold *c Fixing Nut *d Bolt - Install SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58110) to the front shock absorber assembly LH.
- SST: 09727-58100
- SST: 09727-58110
- SST: 09727-58010
- 09727-58020
- Install SST (09727-58020) to the end of the shock rod of the front shock absorber assembly LH.[#1]
- Install SST (09727-58010) to the front shock absorber assembly LH.[#2]NOTE:
Take due care when installing SST (09727-58010) to ensure the shock rod is not damaged.
- Secure the SST (09727-58010) bolt and SST (09727-58020) with the fixing nut.[#3]
- After securing the SST (09727-58010) bolt, rotate the nut clockwise.[#4]
HINT:
Extend the shock rod to its maximum length to install SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58120).
- Using a piece of cloth, etc., clean the shock rod and remove any foreign matter and oil.NOTE:
Thoroughly clean the shock rod to prevent damage to the shock rod due to contact of foreign matter.
- Clean the surface of SST (09727-58110) to which the front shock absorber assembly LH is installed and remove any foreign matter and oil.
*a Installation Surface NOTE:Thoroughly clean the installation surface to prevent damage to the shock rod due to contact of foreign matter.
- Using a long ball hexagon 5, install SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58110) to the shock rod.[#5]NOTE:
Before installing, check the position of the cutout on end of the shock rod.
HINT:
Install SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58110) to the base of the shock rod and check that SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58110) are securing the shock rod.
- After securing the SST (09727-58010) bolt, rotate the nut counterclockwise.
- Check that the shock rod and SST (09727-58020) have become free before releasing the fixing nut and removing SST (09727-58010) from the shock rod.NOTE:
Take due care when removing SST (09727-58010) to ensure the shock rod is not damaged.
- Remove SST (09727-58020) from the end of the shock rod.
- Using a piece of cloth, etc., clean the end of the shock rod threads and remove any foreign matter and oil.
- Install SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58110) to the front shock absorber assembly LH.
- INSTALL FRONT LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
- INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LH
- Secure SST in a vise.
- SST: 09727-30022
- 09727-00010
- 09727-00022
- 09727-00031
- SST: 09727-30022
- Attach the hooks of each SST arm across the diameter of the coil spring.WARNING:
*a Front Coil Spring Diameter Do not perform the work without checking to make sure that the claws of the hooks are securely engaged.
- It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.
Do not install SST to the front coil spring unless its top and bottom hook distance is set to the widest condition.
- It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.
- Install the stopper pin to the hook of SST.
- Using SST, compress the coil spring.
- SST: 09727-00110
WARNING:While compressing the spring, if the front coil spring starts to bend into a bow shape, do not continue the work.
- It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.
While compressing the spring, if the front coil spring starts to bend into a bow shape, do not continue the work.
- It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.
Do not use an impact wrench.
- The threads may be stripped, or the sudden compression may result in slack that causes the hooks to slip off, causing the spring to fly out and possibly resulting in injury.
If a stopper pin touches the coil spring while using SST, remove the stopper pin and continue with the procedure.
If a stopper pin is removed, install SST as shown in the illustration.
- If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.
- Secure SST in a vise.
*a Depression - - - Install the front coil spring to the front shock absorber assembly LH.NOTE:
Make sure that the end of the front coil spring is positioned in the depression of the front lower spring seat.
- Install the front coil spring to the front shock absorber assembly LH.
- INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
*a Front Suspension Support Sub-assembly LH Identification Mark *b Front Coil Spring Upper Insulator LH Top Protrusion - Install the front suspension support sub-assembly LH to the front coil spring upper insulator LH.NOTE:
Install the front suspension support sub-assembly LH so that the identification mark on it and the protrusion at the top the front coil spring upper insulator LH come to the positions as shown in the illustration.
- Install the front suspension support sub-assembly LH to the front coil spring upper insulator LH.
- Install the front suspension support assembly to the front shock absorber assembly LH.NOTE:
Match the shape of the front shock absorber assembly support ring end to the shape of the front suspension support assembly.
- Temporarily tighten a new lock nut.
- Install the front suspension support assembly to the front shock absorber assembly LH.
*a for LH Side *b for RH Side *c Identification Mark *d 61°+/- 2° *e 29° - - Front of the Vehicle - - - Adjust the front suspension support assembly so that the bolts come to the positions as shown in the illustration, and remove SST from the front coil spring.NOTE:
- Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
- Make sure that the width across flat on the front shock absorber piston rod end is located parallel to the front shock absorber bushing.
- Make sure of the direction of the front suspension support assembly when removing SST.
- Adjust the front suspension support assembly so that the bolts come to the positions as shown in the illustration, and remove SST from the front coil spring.
- INSTALL FRONT UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
- Using a long ball hexagon 5, remove SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58110) from the shock rod.NOTE:
- Thoroughly remove SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58110).
- When removing SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58110), do not fold back the No. 1 front shock absorber dust cover LH in an improper direction and deform it.
- Using a long ball hexagon 5, remove SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58110) from the shock rod.
*a Cloth, etc. *b Shock Rod - Using a piece of cloth, etc., clean the shock rod and remove any foreign matter and oil.NOTE:
Thoroughly clean the shock rod to prevent damage to the shock rod due to contact of foreign matter.
- Using a piece of cloth, etc., clean the shock rod and remove any foreign matter and oil.
*a Front Shock Absorber Assembly LH Claw *b End of Front Upper Coil Spring Insulator - Engage the end of the front upper coil spring insulator to the front shock absorber assembly LH claws.NOTE:
- Make sure that the end of the front upper coil spring insulator is engaged securely to the 4 front shock absorber assembly LH claws.
- Be careful not to deform the bellows of the front upper coil spring insulator.
- Keep the front upper coil spring insulator free of oil and grease.
- Engage the end of the front upper coil spring insulator to the front shock absorber assembly LH claws.
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
- Temporarily tighten the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 44 N.m (449 kgf/cm, 32 ft.lbf)
- Temporarily tighten the front shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) to the front lower suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut.NOTE:
- Insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle.
- Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
HINT:
Fully tighten the bolt after stabilizing the suspension.
- Temporarily tighten the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) with the 3 nuts.
- CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE LH
See step 5 - CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [12/2022 - 12/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [12/2023 - ] - TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 - TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
See step 1 - INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 - INSTALL FRONT DISC
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 - INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 - CONNECT FRONT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 - STABILIZE SUSPENSION
*a Wooden Block *b Jack Jack Hold Position - - - Install the front wheel.
- Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the front suspension.
- Remove the front wheel.
- Jack up the front lower suspension arm assembly, and place a wooden block under it to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the front lower suspension arm assembly is placed in a horizontal position.WARNING:
- Do not raise the jack up too high.
- The vehicle could fall, resulting in a serious accident.
NOTE:- When jacking up the front lower suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
- Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.
- FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
- Fully tighten the front shock absorber with coil spring bolt.
Torque: 72 N.m (734 kgf/cm, 53 ft.lbf)
NOTE:Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
- Fully tighten the lock nut.
Torque: 27.5 N.m (280 kgf/cm, 20 ft.lbf)
NOTE:Perform this step only when the front shock absorber with coil spring has been disassembled.
- Fully tighten the front shock absorber with coil spring bolt.
- FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 - FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
See step 15 - INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Refer to INSTALLATION [11/2020 - ]
- INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
- INSTALL RADIATOR COVER PLATE
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 - INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2020 - ]
- CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [11/2020 - ]
- INITIALIZATION AFTER RECONNECTING BATTERY TERMINAL
HINT:
When disconnecting and reconnecting the battery, there is an automatic learning function that completes learning when the respective system is used.
Refer to AUTOMATIC LEARNING CHART [11/2021 - 12/2023] , or refer to AUTOMATIC LEARNING CHART [12/2023 - ]
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION
Refer to WORK PROCEDURE [12/2022 - 12/2023] , or refer to WORK PROCEDURE [12/2023 - ]