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Remove the front wheel and tire(A) from front hub(B).
caution
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts(C) when removing the front wheel and tire(A).
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire(A) from front hub(B).
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts(C) when removing the front wheel and tire(A).
Remove the brake hose bracket bolt(A) and speed sensor cable mounting bolt(B) from the front axle assembly.
Remove the speed sensor(C) from the knuckle.
Remove the front stabilizer link nut(B) from the fork(A).
Remove the fork(A) from the front lower arm(B) connecting bolt(C).
Be careful not to damage the aluminum lower arm.
Remove the front strut assembly(B) bolt(C) from the fork(A).
Remove the strut upper mounting nuts(A).
Install the strut lower mounting bolts(A).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf·m, lb-ft) :
45 ~ 60 (4.5 ~ 6.0, 32.5 ~ 43.4)
Install the fork(A) mounting bolt(C) to the strut assembly(B) with the I.D. mark facing outward.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf·m, lb-ft) :
60 ~ 80 (6.0 ~ 8.0, 43.4 ~ 57.8)
Install the fork(B) to the front lower arm(A) connecting bolt(C).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf·m, lb-ft) :
140 ~ 160 (14~16, 101.2~115.7)
Be careful not to damage to the aluminum lower arm.
Install the front stabilizer link nut(B) to the fork(A).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf·m, lb-ft) :
100 ~ 120 (10 ~ 12, 72.3 ~ 86.8)
Install the speed sensor bolt(A).
Install the brake hose bracket to the fork and speed sensor cable mounting bolt(B) to the axle assembly.
Install the wheel and the tire(A) to the front hub(B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf·m, lb-ft) :
90 ~ 110 (9 ~ 11, 65.1 ~ 79.5)
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts(C) when installing the front wheel and tire(A).
Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring(A).
Remove the self-locking nut(C) from the strut assembly(B).
Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring and dust cover from the strut assembly.
Check the strut insulator for wear or damage.
Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
Compress and extend the piston rod(A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
Compress coil spring using special tool (09546- 26000).
Install compressed coil spring onto shock absorber.
There are two clolor marks on the coil spring. One corresponds to model option (see page SS-2), and the other corresponds to load classification. Ensure that the correct parts are being installed.
Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring(A) in the upper and lower spring seat grooves(B) correctly, tighten new self-locking nut temporarily.
Remove the special tool(09546-26000).
Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf·m, lb-ft) :
20 ~ 25 (2.0 ~ 2.5, 14.5 ~ 18.1)
Do not reuse the self-locking nut.
Check the strut insulator for wear or damage.
Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
Compress and extend the piston rod(A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
