Removal

SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL

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

2. SEPARATE EJECTOR TUBE (for 1AR-FE) Removal

3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

5. LOOSEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT

(a) Loosen the front support to front shock absorber nut of the front shock absorber.





NOTICE:
* Do not remove the front support to front shock absorber nut.
* Loosen the nut only when the front shock absorber with coil spring needs to be disassembled.
6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK Removal

8. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 4 clamps and separate the wiper wire harness from the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.





(b) Remove the 8 bolts, 6 nuts, and the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.





9. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

(a) Remove the bolt and clamp, and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose.





10. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber.





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

11. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

(a) Support the front axle using a jack and wooden block.





(b) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the front shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) from the steering knuckle.





NOTICE:
When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

(c) Remove the nut and 2 spacers on the upper side of the front shock absorber with coil spring.





NOTICE:
Make sure that the front speed sensor is completely separated from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

12. SECURE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

(a) As shown in the illustration, secure the front shock absorber with coil spring in a vise using aluminum plates by clamping onto a double nutted bolt affixed to the bracket at the bottom of the absorber.





13. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT

(a) Using SST, compress the front coil spring.





SST : 09727-30021

09727-00010

09727-00031

SST : 09727-00050

NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.

HINT
If the front coil spring is compressed at an angle, using 2 SST will make the work easier.

(b) Check that the front coil spring is fully compressed.

(c) Remove the front support to front shock absorber nut.





14. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

15. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT BEARING

16. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER SEAT

17. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR

18. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING

19. REMOVE FRONT SPRING BUMPER

20. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR