Disassembly

FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: DISASSEMBLY; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

HINT
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT LH

(a) Secure the SST in a vise.





SST : 09727-30021

09727-00010

09727-00021

09727-00031

(b) Attach the arm of SST to the diameter of the front coil spring LH.





CAUTION:
* Make sure that the front coil spring LH is installed so that the distance between the upper and lower hooks of SST is at the maximum.
* Make sure that the claws on the hooks are securely engaged.
(c) Using SST, compress the front coil spring LH.

CAUTION:
* If the front coil spring LH bends during the compression, immediately stop the compression and reinstall SST.
* Do not compress the spring until the front coil spring LH contact each other.
* Do not use an impact wrench.
(d) Using a long socket hexagon wrench 6mm, fix the shock absorber rod.

(e) Confirm that the front coil spring LH becomes free and remove the lock nut.





SST : 09729-97202

CAUTION:
Do not remove the lock nut when the front coil spring LH is not free.

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage or deform the threaded section.
* Fully insert a long socket hexagon wrench 6mm.

2. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the front suspension support sub-assembly LH.

3. REMOVE FRONT SPRING SEAT

(a) Remove the front spring seat.

4. REMOVE FRONT SPRING BUMPER LH

(a) Remove the front spring bumper.

5. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER LH

(a) Remove the front coil spring upper insulator LH.

6. REMOVE FRONT SPRING BUMPER LH

(a) Remove the front spring bumper LH.

7. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LH

(a) Release the SST and remove the front coil spring LH.