RM3660EC _53 Suspension _080764 FRONT SUSPENSION _0392681 FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER A

FRONT SUSPENSION  FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER  INSTALLATION  


CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:
·

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

·

The following procedure is for the LH side.



PROCEDURE

Hide 48158C 1.INSTALL FRONT LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

a.
C398473C02
0,0 0,0 false
V100135

Positioning Pin


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

NOTICE:

When installing the front lower coil spring insulator, insert the positioning pin of the spring seat into the hole of the front lower coil spring insulator.



Hide 48331C 2.INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER

a.
C416420C01
0,0 0,0 false
V113147

Install in this direction


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

NOTICE:
·

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.




Hide 48132 3.INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING

a.
C498479C01
0.51,0.698 0.854,0.698 false 2.052,0.76 2.396,0.76 false 2.646,1.26 2.792,0.958 2.792,0.958 2.927,0.958 false 0.333,0.625 0.583,0.781 0.25,0.156 10 false *a 2.458,0.688 2.708,0.844 0.25,0.156 10 false *b 2.99,0.896 3.24,1.052 0.25,0.156 10 false *c
*a SST(09727-00051)
*b SST(09727-00040)
*c SST(09727-30022 (09727-00010, 09727-00031))


Secure SST in a vise.

SST
09727-00051  
09727-30022  (09727-00010, 09727-00031)
09727-00040  


b.

Attach the hooks of each SST arm across the diameter of the coil spring.

CAUTION:
·
C322989

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.

·
C498480

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.

·
C312080

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.




c.

Install the stopper pins to the hooks of SST.

CAUTION:
C322990

·

Make sure that the stopper pins are installed securely.

·

If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.




d.
C498481C02
0.552,1.854 1.708,1.854 true 0.26,1.781 0.875,1.979 0.615,0.198 10 false SST

Install SST as shown in the illustration.

CAUTION:

The pin is not attached to one side, so be sure to hang the belt.


SST
09727-00110  


e.

Using SST, compress the coil spring.

CAUTION:
·
C498483

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.

·
C498484

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.

·
C498485

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.

·
C498488C02
0.948,3.135 1.771,3.135 true 0.656,3.052 1.156,3.333 0.5,0.281 10 false SST

If a stopper pin touches the coil spring while using SST, remove the stopper pin and continue with the procedure.

·

If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.




f.
C498489C01
0.74,1.385 0.531,1.063 0.531,1.063 0.396,1.063 true 0.229,1 0.542,1.156 0.313,0.156 10 false *a
*a Depression


Align the end of the front coil spring with the flange of the front lower coil spring insulator and install the front coil spring.

NOTICE:

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.



Hide 48619A 4.INSTALL STRUT MOUNTING BEARING

a.
C398472C02
0,0 0,0 false
V100135

Top End of the Front No. 1 Shock Absorber Dust Cover


Install the strut mounting bearing to the front No. 1 shock absorber dust cover.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the top end of the front No. 1 shock absorber dust cover and strut mounting bearing are securely attached.



Hide 48157C 5.INSTALL FRONT UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

a.

Install the front upper coil spring insulator to the strut mounting bearing.


Hide 6.INSTALL STRUT MOUNTING BEARING WITH DUST COVER

a.

Install the strut mounting bearing with dust cover to the front shock absorber assembly.


Hide 48609 7.INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

a.
C398476C02
2.865,0.552 2.354,0.552 2.354,0.552 2.146,0.875 true 2.906,0.49 3.135,0.646 0.229,0.156 10 false *a
*a Slot
V100135

Outside of the Vehicle


Install the front suspension support sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Check that the slot on the piston rod and the slot on the front suspension support sub-assembly are aligned.



b.
C398477C02
0.74,0.906 1.49,0.906 true 0.75,1.865 1.552,1.865 true 1.688,3.094 2.313,2.917 2.313,2.917 2.51,2.917 true 1.708,3.198 2.354,3.615 2.354,3.615 2.521,3.615 true 1.823,1.865 2.667,1.865 true 1.021,0.229 1.229,0.229 1.229,0.229 1.677,0.458 true 2.094,0.177 2.406,0.333 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 2.719,1.792 3.031,1.948 0.313,0.156 10 false *b 1.885,2.385 2.198,2.542 0.313,0.156 10 false *c 0.844,0.167 1.156,0.323 0.313,0.156 10 false *d 0.552,0.833 0.865,0.99 0.313,0.156 10 false *e 2.563,2.854 2.875,3.01 0.313,0.156 10 false *f 2.594,3.521 2.906,3.708 0.313,0.188 10 false *g 0.573,1.802 0.885,1.958 0.313,0.156 10 false *b
*a 0°+/- 5°
*b Guide Line of Front Suspension Support Sub-assembly
*c Area in Which Protrusions Must Be Aligned
*d Protrusion of Front Suspension Support Sub-assembly
*e Front Shock Absorber Lower Bracket
*f Protrusion of Upper Case
*g Protrusion of Lower Case
V100135

Outside of the Vehicle


Align the protrusion of the front suspension support sub-assembly with the front shock absorber lower bracket as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Make sure to install the front suspension support sub-assembly so that the protrusion of the front suspension support sub-assembly is aligned within +/- 5° of the center of the front shock absorber lower bracket.



c.

Align the protrusions of the upper case and lower case of the strut mounting bearing as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Make sure to install the strut mounting bearing with dust cover so that the protrusion of the upper case of the strut mounting bearing overlaps with the protrusion of the lower case within the guide lines of the front suspension support sub-assembly.



Hide 8.INSTALL COLLAR

a.

Install the collar to the front shock absorber assembly.


Hide 48609E 9.TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT

a.

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


b.

Remove SST from the front coil spring.

NOTICE:

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



Hide 48559B 10.CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER

a.
C345392C05
0.292,1.688 0.385,1.688 0.385,1.688 1,1.49 true 1.146,1.427 1.531,1.958 1.531,1.958 1.927,1.438 true 1.469,1.979 1.781,2.135 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 0.125,1.625 0.438,1.781 0.313,0.156 10 false *1
*1 Front No. 1 Shock Absorber Dust Cover
*a Claw


Connect the end of the front No. 1 shock absorber dust cover with the claws of the front shock absorber assembly.

NOTICE:
·

Make sure that the end of the front No. 1 shock absorber dust cover is securely attached to the claws of the front shock absorber assembly.

·

Make sure there is no excessive damage to the bellows of the front No. 1 shock absorber dust cover.

·

Do not allow oil, grease, etc., to contact the front No. 1 shock absorber dust cover.

·

If oil or grease has adhered, wipe clean with a cloth. Do not use an alcohol based cleaner.




Hide 11.INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

a.
C398478

Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) with the nut and 2 spacers.

Torque:
50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf)


b.
C398456

Temporarily install the 2 nuts to the front shock absorber assembly.


c.

Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Torque:
270 N*m (2753 kgf*cm, 199 ft.*lbf)

NOTICE:
·

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.



Hide 89543 12.INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR

a.
C398420C03
0,0 0,0 false
V100135

Hook


Set the 2 hooks of front speed sensor to the front shock absorber assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.



b.
C398461

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)


c.

Engage the clamp.


Hide 48810 13.INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

a.

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.



Hide 48609E 14.FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT

a.

Fully tighten the front support to front shock absorber nut.

Torque:
47 N*m (479 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf)

NOTICE:

Perform this step only when the front shock absorber with coil spring has been disassembled.



b.
C398456

Remove the 2 nuts from the front shock absorber assembly.


Hide 48684B 15.INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER

a.

Install the front suspension support dust cover.


Hide 55701J 16.INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

a.
C398452

Install the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly with the 9 bolts and 4 nuts.

Torque:
Bolt : 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
Nut : 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf)


Hide 55737B 17.INSTALL NO. 1 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL (w/ No. 1 Heater Air Duct Splash Shield Seal)

a.

Engage the claw to install the No. 1 heater air duct splash shield seal to the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.


Hide 21.PERFORM INITIALIZATION

for HV Model:
Parking Assist Monitor System (Click here)
Panoramic View Monitor System (Click here)

for Gasoline Model:
Parking Assist Monitor System (Click here)