Overhaul

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring. Front Suspension - Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation

2. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

3. Assemble in the reverse order of removal.

4. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. Front Wheel Alignment









Piston Rod Nut Disassembly Note

WARNING:
- Before removing the piston rod nut, set the shock absorber and coil spring to the SST. Otherwise, the coil spring could fly off under high pressure and cause serious injury or death, or damage to vehicle parts.

1. Install the coil spring to the SST using the following procedure.
NOTE:
- Install the SST using a piece of clean rag to prevent the coil spring from being scratched.

a. Set the SST attachments (tabs) to the positions shown in the figure.






b. Install the front shock absorber and coil spring to the SST so that the coil spring is set to the position shown in the figure.






2. Compress the coil spring using the SST.

3. Remove the piston rod nut using the following tools.






- Deep socket of approx. 17 mm {0.67 in} diameter (hexagon head)
- Hexagon-rod-shaped socket

NOTE:
- Removing the piston rod nut also can be performed by the following tools.






- Flare nut socket of 17 mm {0.67 in} diameter
- L-shaped hexagon rod

Coil Spring Assembly Note

1. Compress the coil spring using the SST.






2. Install the shock absorber with the lower end of the coil spring seated on the step of the lower spring seat.

Bound Stopper Assembly Note

1. Apply the rubber grease to the contact surface of the bound stopper and bearing, and the inside of the bound stopper indicated in the figure.






Mounting Rubber Assembly Note

1. Align the bolt heads of the mounting rubber stud bolt with the hollows in the upper spring seat, and assemble.






2. Install the mounting rubber so that the angle of the mounting rubber stud and the center of the shock absorber bracket is 60°±5°.






Piston Rod Nut Assembly Note

1. Install the piston rod nut using the following tools.






- Deep socket of approx. 17 mm {0.67 in} diameter (hexagon head)
- Hexagon-rod-shaped socket

NOTE:
- Installing the piston rod nut also can be performed by the following tools.






- Flare nut socket of 17 mm {0.67 in} diameter
- L-shaped hexagon rod