FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER > INSTALLATION

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HINT:

1. Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
   
2. The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
   

1. Install a bolt and nut to the front shock absorber as shown in the illustration and secure the front shock absorber in a vise.
   

   Standard length A:

   40 mm (1.57 in.)
   

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

   Text in Illustration 

   *a	Positioning Pin
   *b	Depression

   NOTICE:

   When installing the insulator, fit the insulator to the depression of the spring seat and align the positioning pin into the hole.

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

   NOTICE:

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

1. Using SST, compress the front coil spring.
   

   SST

   09727-30021   (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031)
   

   NOTICE:

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

   HINT:

   If the front coil spring is compressed at an angle, using 2 SST will make the work easier.

2. Install the front coil spring.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *1	Paint Mark

   NOTICE:

   1. Make sure that the end of the front coil spring is positioned in the depression of the front lower coil spring insulator.
      
   2. Make sure to install the coil spring with the paint mark facing downward.
      

1. Install the front upper coil spring seat to the front shock absorber assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   When installing, align the cutout on the front upper coil spring seat and the shock absorber piston rod end.

1. Install a new front suspension support dust seal.
   

1. Install the front suspension support sub-assembly to the front shock absorber assembly.
   

1. Temporarily tighten a new front support to front shock absorber nut.
   

2. Remove SST from the front coil spring.
   

   NOTICE:

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

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

   Torque:

   50 N*m{ 510 kgf*cm , 37 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:

   240 N*m{ 2447 kgf*cm , 177 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   While keeping the bolts from rotating, tighten the nuts.

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

   Torque:

   47 N*m{ 479 kgf*cm , 35 ft.*lbf }

2. Apply MP grease into the suspension support sub-assembly.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *1

   MP Grease

1. Install the front suspension support dust cover.
   

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

   Torque:

   19 N*m{ 192 kgf*cm , 14 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

   HINT:

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

1. Install the front stabilizer link assembly to the front shock absorber with coil spring 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 hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

1. Install the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly with the 9 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   12 N*m{ 122 kgf*cm , 9 ft.*lbf }

2. w/ Wiper Deicer:
   Engage the 3 clamps to install the wire harness.
   

3. Engage the clamp to install the wire harness.
   

1. Install the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly with the 9 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   12 N*m{ 122 kgf*cm , 9 ft.*lbf }

2. w/ Wiper Deicer:
   Engage the 3 clamps to install the wire harness.
   

3. Engage the clamp to install the wire harness.
   

1. Install the cowl body mounting reinforcement LH with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   12 N*m{ 122 kgf*cm , 9 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the cowl body mounting reinforcement RH with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   12 N*m{ 122 kgf*cm , 9 ft.*lbf }

1. Engage the claw and guide to install the No. 2 heater air duct splash shield seal.
   

1. Engage the claw and guide to install the No. 2 heater air duct splash shield seal.
   

1. Engage the 2 claws to install the No. 1 heater air duct splash shield seal.
   

1. Engage the 2 claws to install the No. 1 heater air duct splash shield seal.
   

Torque:

103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }