Front

2WD Models:

4WD Models:

PNEUMATIC FRONT LH W/SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

NOTICE: Before disconnecting the air tube, press the height control OFF SW to stop the vehicle height control operation.

2. REMOVE COWL TOP SILENCER PAD LH





3. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH
a. Remove the 3 nuts and the front shock absorber cap LH.





4. SEPARATE HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE NO.4
a. Remove the height control tube clamp No. 11. Disconnect the height control tube No.4 from the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly by loosening the nut.





NOTICE: Keep the chamber of the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly unmoved by holding it with your hand.





5. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
a. Support the suspension lower arm No.1 with a jack using a wood block to avoid damage.
b. Remove the nut and the stabilizer link assembly from the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly.
c. Disconnect the height control sensor sub-assembly front LH from the front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No.1 LH.

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





6. REMOVE PNEUMATIC FRONT LH W/ SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the bolt, and release the flexible hose and the speed sensor wire harness from the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly.

NOTICE: Confirm the disconnection of the front speed sensor and the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly.





b. Remove the 2 nuts and the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly (lower side) from the steering knuckle.

NOTICE:
^ Leave the 2 bolts untouched.
^ Do not turn the steering.





c. Remove the 3 nuts on the pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber FR LH (upper side).
d. Let it down slowly to remove the 2bolts and the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly.





7. INSPECT PNEUMATIC FRONT LH W/SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
a. Inspect pneumatic cylinder assembly operation
1. Compress and expand the pneumatic cylinder assembly 4 times or more.
2. Inspect the pneumatic cylinder assembly.

NOTICE:
^ Be sure not to cover the connection part for height control tube No.4 when compressing and expanding the pneumatic cylinder assembly.
^ When disposing of the pneumatic front LH w/shock absorber cylinder Assy, see DISPOSAL.

8. INSTALL PNEUMATIC FRONT LH W/SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY





a. Install the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly (lower side) to the steering knuckle. Insert the bolts from the front side of the vehicle and tighten the 2 nuts.
Torque: 230 Nm (2,345 kgf-cm, 170 ft. lbs.)
b. Jack up the suspension lower arm assembly slowly using a wood block to avoid damage.





c. Install the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly (upper side) on the vehicle and fix tightly with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 80 Nm (816 kgf-cm, 59 ft. lbs.)





d. Install the flexible hose and the front speed sensor wire harness on the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 19 Nm (194 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: Do not install the front speed sensor with the wire harness twisted.





9. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
a. Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH with the nut.
Torque: 74 Nm (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft. lbs.)
b. Connect the height control sensor sub-assembly front LH to the front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No.1 LH

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

10. CONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE NO.4





a. Install the height control tube No.4 to the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly and tighten the locknut torque.

HINT:
^ For connection and disconnection of the O-ring and height control tube No.4 refer to the NOTICE for the suspension control system.
^ When replacing the pneumatic cylinder front LH w/shock absorber cylinder assembly it is unnecessary to replace the O-ring with a new one.

b. Install the height control tube clamp No.11





NOTICE: Keep the chamber of the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly from moving by holding it with your hand.

c. Install the front wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
d. Jack down the vehicle slowly until all the tires are on the ground.

NOTICE: When jacking down the vehicle, refer to the notice in Suspension Control (Automatic - Electronic Level); Testing and Inspection; Procedures.

e. Start the engine so that the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assembly fills with air.

NOTICE: When the pneumatic cylinder is not filled with air even after operating the compressor for more than 1 minute (height control indicator illumination blinks) re-start the engine and check if the compressor puts air into the cylinder.

11. INSPECT AIR LEAKAGE





12. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH
a. Install the front shock absorber cap LH with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 14 Nm (143 kgf-cm, 10 ft. lbs.)
13. INSTALL COWL TOP SILENCER PAD LH
14. ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT
15. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

DISPOSAL

HINT: Dispose of the RH side following the same procedures as with the LH side.





1. DISPOSE OF PNEUMATIC FRONT LH W/SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
a. Fully extend the shock absorber rod.
1. Using a drill, make a hole in the dimension as shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside.

CAUTION:
^ Be careful when drilling because shards of metal may fly about, so always use the proper safety safety equipment.
^ The gas is colorless, odorless and non-poisonous.