Front Shock Absorber: Installation

1. Using SST and a press, install a new absorber bush.

   SST 09710-22021 (09710-01071, 09710-01081) 

   Fig 1: Using SST & Press To Install New Absorber Bush

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1. Using SST, compress the front coil spring LH.

   SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00031), 09727-00060 

   NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
2. Install the front coil spring LH to the shock absorber assembly front LH.

   HINT:

   Fit the lower end of the front coil spring LH into the gap of the spring lower seat.

   Fig 2: Compressing Front Coil Spring LH Using SST

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Fig 3: Aligning Suspension Support Sub-Assembly & Absorber Bush

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1. Align the suspension support sub-assembly and the absorber bush.
2. Tighten the new lock nut.

   Torque: 25 N*m (260 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the shock absorber rod.
3. Release the coil spring while checking the position of the suspension support.

1. Install the coil spring on the body as the lower end of the coil spring faces rear side of the vehicle.
   Fig 4: Identifying Coil Spring On Body

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2. Install the 3 nuts on the upper side of the front shock absorber with coil spring.

   Torque: 64 N*m (650 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 5: Identifying Upper Side Of Front Shock Absorber Nuts With Coil Spring

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3. Temporarily tighten the bolt, the nut and the washer.
   Fig 6: Identifying Shock Absorber Nut & Washer

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4. Using a SST, install the bracket with a nut.

   SST 09249-63010 

   Torque: 15 N*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 7: Using SST To Install Bracket With Nut

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5. Install the absorber control actuator with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 7.8 N*m (80 kgf*cm, 69 ft.*lbf) 

   HINT:

   Using a hexagon wrench (4 mm), install the 2 bolts.

   Fig 8: Identifying Absorber Control Actuator With Bolts

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6. Connect the 3 clamps and a connector.

Fig 9: Locating Stabilizer Link With Nut

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1. Connect the stabilizer link with the nut to the steering knuckle.

   Torque: 70 N*m (710 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf) 

   HINT:

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

HINT:

Install the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.

Torque: 112 N*m (1,140 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf) 

1. Jack down the vehicle.
2. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.

1. Fully tighten the nut.

   Torque: 135 N*m (1,380 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 10: Identifying Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring Nut

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HINT:

(See ADJUSTMENT  )