Removal

SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER (w/ Air Suspension): REMOVAL

REMOVAL
NOTE: Be sure to read the ''PRECAUTION'' thoroughly before servicing Suspension Control System.
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
4. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR Removal

5. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH Removal

6. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH Removal

8. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH Removal

9. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal

10. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

11. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Removal

12. REMOVE AIR CONNECTOR CLIP HOLDER






(a) Pinch and pull the air connector clip holder to release the connector No. 1.
13. DISCONNECT NO. 8 HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE
(a) Pinch and pull the connector No. 1 to release it.






(b) Using SST, disconnect the No. 8 height control tube from the pneumatic front LH with shock absorber cylinder assembly.
SST: 09730-00010
NOTE: After pulling out the height control tube, replace the O-ring and plate with new ones.

14. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH






(a) Support the steering knuckle LH with a jack and wooden block.






(b) Remove the bolt and nut, and then disconnect the bottom side of the pneumatic front LH with shock absorber cylinder assembly from the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH.






(c) Remove the nut and clip.
(d) Install 2 spacers (SST spacer A) onto the front No. 2 suspension lower arm assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.
SST: 09960-20010
09961-02050
NOTICE:
- Make sure install the spacers (SST spacer A) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.
- As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or less.





(e) Using SST, disconnect the No. 2 suspension lower arm LH from the steering knuckle LH.
SST: 09960-20010
09961-02010
NOTICE:
- Do not damage the dust cover.
- As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and crow are parallel.
- Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.





(f) Loosen the nut of the No. 2 suspension lower arm.
15. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 4 clips and air cleaner inlet cover.
16. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Removal

17. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH






(a) Remove the 3 nuts and front shock absorber cap LH.
(b) Disconnect the connector.
18. REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR






(a) Turn the absorber control actuator counterclockwise 40° and remove it from the pneumatic front LH with shock absorber cylinder assembly.
19. REMOVE PNEUMATIC FRONT LH WITH SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY






(a) Remove the 3 nuts and pneumatic front LH with shock absorber cylinder assembly.
NOTE: Hold the pneumatic front LH with shock absorber cylinder assembly to prevent it from dropping.

20. REMOVE FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER LH O-RING
HINT: If replacing the pneumatic front LH with shock absorber cylinder assembly with a new one, this procedure is not necessary.





(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips and remove the tube connector.






(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the plate and 2 O-rings.