Installation [06/2020 - ]: Procedure
- INSTALL SST
- Align the cutout on end of the shock rod of the front shock absorber assembly LH with the installation position.
- Install SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58130) to the front shock absorber assembly LH.
- SST: 09727-58100
- SST: 09727-58130
- SST: 09727-58010
- 09727-58030
*1 Front Shock Absorber Assembly LH *2 Shock Absorber Outer Shell *a Turn *b Hold *c Fixing Nut *d Bolt NOTE:Application Area Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt (area with diagonal lines) of SST (09727-58010).
- Install SST (09727-58030) 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 (09727-58030) 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 (09727-58130).
- 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.
*a Installation Surface Clean the surface of SST (09727-58130) to which the front shock absorber assembly LH is installed and remove any foreign matter and oil.
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 (09727-58130) 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 (09727-58130) to the base of the shock rod and check that SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58130) are securing the shock rod.
- After securing the SST (09727-58010) bolt, rotate the nut counterclockwise.
- Check that the shock rod and SST (09727-58030) 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 (09727-58030) 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 FRONT LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR
- INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER
- Install the front spring bumper to the front shock absorber assembly.NOTE:
- Face the smaller diameter end of the front spring bumper downward.
- Do not apply lubricants to the front spring bumper.
- Do not apply lubricants to the front shock absorber assembly cap or rod.
- Do not clean the front spring bumper with water or solvent.
- Install the front spring bumper to the front shock absorber assembly.
- INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING
- Secure SST in a vise.
- SST: 09727-3002209727-00051
- 09727-00010
- 09727-00031
- SST: 09727-3002209727-00051
- Attach the hooks of each SST arm across the diameter of the coil spring.WARNING:
- Make sure that the hooks are securely attached to the coil spring.
- If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.
- Make sure that the hooks of the upper and lower SST arms are attached to the coil spring so that the distance between the hooks is as large as possible.
- If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.
- Make sure that the arms of SST are parallel and the number of coils between the arms is the same on each side.
- If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.
- Make sure that the hooks are securely attached to the coil spring.
- Install the stopper pins to the hooks of SST.
- Using SST, compress the coil spring.
- SST: 09727-00110
WARNING:- If the coil spring starts to bow out while using SST, stop immediately and reattach SST correctly.
- If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.
- Do not compress the coil spring to the point where the coils touch each other.
- If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.
- Do not use an impact wrench.
- If an impact wrench is used, the threads of SST may be damaged, or sudden compression of the coil spring may cause a hook to disengage and the coil spring to fly out, 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 a coil spring stopper belt as shown in the illustration.
- If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.
- Align the end of the front coil spring with the flange of the front lower coil spring insulator and install the front coil spring.NOTE:
Make sure to fit the end of the front coil spring that has the larger diameter into the depression of the front lower coil spring insulator.
*a Depression
- Secure SST in a vise.
- INSTALL STRUT MOUNTING BEARING
- INSTALL FRONT UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR
- Install the front upper coil spring insulator to the strut mounting bearing.
- INSTALL STRUT MOUNTING BEARING WITH DUST COVER
- Install the strut mounting bearing with dust cover to the front shock absorber assembly.
- INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Install the front suspension support sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.NOTE:
Check that the slot on the piston rod and the slot on the front suspension support sub-assembly are aligned.
*a Slot Outside of the Vehicle - Align the alignment mark of the front suspension support sub-assembly with the front shock absorber lower bracket as shown in the illustration.NOTE:
Make sure to install the front suspension support sub-assembly so that the alignment mark of the front suspension support sub-assembly is aligned within +/- 3° of the center of the front shock absorber lower bracket.
*a 0° +/- 3° *b 15° *c Guide Line of Front Suspension Support Sub-assembly *d Alignment Mark of Strut Mounting Bearing *e Front Shock Absorber Lower Bracket *f Arrow of Shock Absorber Dust Cover Outside of the Vehicle - Align the alignment mark of the strut mounting bearing with the guide line of the front suspension support sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.NOTE:
Make sure to install the strut mounting bearing so that the alignment mark of the strut mounting bearing is aligned within +/- 15° of the guide line of the front suspension support sub-assembly.
- Align the arrow of the shock absorber dust cover with the alignment mark of the strut mounting bearing as shown in the illustration.
- Install the front suspension support sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT
- Temporarily tighten a new front support to front shock absorber nut.
- Remove SST from the front coil spring.NOTE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
- Fold back the No. 1 front shock absorber dust cover LH and then use a long ball hexagon 5 to remove SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58130) from the front shock absorber assembly LH.NOTE:
- Thoroughly remove SST (09727-58100) and SST (09727-58130).
- Check that the No. 1 front shock absorber dust cover LH is not excessively deformed or crushed.
- Using a piece of cloth, etc., clean the shock rod of the front shock absorber assembly LH and remove any foreign matter and oil.NOTE:
Thoroughly clean the shock rod to prevent damage to the front shock absorber assembly LH due to contact of foreign matter.
*a Cloth, etc. *b Shock Rod
- CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER
- Connect the lower end of the front No. 1 shock absorber dust cover LH to the claw of the front shock absorber assembly LH.NOTE:
- Make sure that the lower end of the front No. 1 shock absorber dust cover LH is securely attached to the claw of the front shock absorber assembly LH.
- Make sure there is no excessive deformation to the bellows of the front No. 1 shock absorber dust cover LH.
- Keep the front No. 1 shock absorber dust cover LH free from oil and grease.
- Wipe off any oil and grease with a cloth. Do not use alcohol-based cleaners.
*a Lower End of Front No. 1 Shock Absorber Dust Cover LH *b Claw of Front Shock Absorber Assembly LH
- Connect the lower end of the front No. 1 shock absorber dust cover LH to the claw of the front shock absorber assembly LH.
- INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
- Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 50 N.m (510 kgf/cm, 37 ft.lbf)
- 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.
- Do not apply lubricants to the steering knuckle and shock absorber contact surfaces.
HINT:
The bolts can be installed in either direction, however, make sure that they are both installed in the same direction.
- Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) with the 3 nuts.
- FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT
- Fully tighten the front support to front shock absorber nut.
Torque: 47 N.m (479 kgf/cm, 35 ft.lbf)
NOTE:Perform this step only when the front shock absorber with coil spring has been disassembled.
- Install the front suspension support dust cover LH.
- Fully tighten the front support to front shock absorber nut.
- INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
- Engage the 2 hooks to install the front speed sensor clamp bracket.NOTE:
Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.
Hook - Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 29 N.m (296 kgf/cm, 21 ft.lbf)
NOTE:Do not twist the front flexible hose when installing it.
- Engage the clamp.NOTE:
Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.
- Engage the 2 hooks to install the front speed sensor clamp bracket.
- INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
- Install the front stabilizer link assembly to the front shock absorber assembly with the nut.
Torque: 74 N.m (755 kgf/cm, 55 ft.lbf)
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.
- Install the front shock absorber cap LH.
- Install the front stabilizer link assembly to the front shock absorber assembly with the nut.
- INSTALL COWL VENTILATOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 48 [06/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 47 [10/2022 - ]
- INSTALL COWL VENTILATOR SPLASH SHIELD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 49 [06/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 48 [10/2022 - ]
- INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [06/2020 - ]
- INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Refer to INSTALLATION [06/2020 - ]
- INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [06/2020 - ]
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]