Repair Procedures
Removal
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire from front hub.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
3. Remove the brake hose bracket (A) and speed sensor cable mounting bolt (B) from the front axle assembly.
4. Remove the speed sensor bolt (C).
5. Remove the front stabilizer link (B) from the fork (A).
6. Remove the fork (A) from the front lower arm connector (B).
7. Remove the front strut assembly (A) from the fork (B).
8. Remove the strut upper mounting nuts (A).
Disassembly
1. Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring(A).
2. Remove the self-locking nut(C) from the strut assembly(B).
3. Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring and dust cover from the strut assembly.
Inspection
1. Check the strut insulator for wear or damage.
2. Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
3. Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
Disposal
1. Fully extend the piston rod.
2. Drill a hole on the A section to remove gas from the cylinder.
CAUTION:
The gas coming out is harmless, but be careful of chips that may fly when drilling.
Reassembly
1. Compress coil spring using special tool (09546- 26000).
Install compressed coil spring onto shock absorber.
NOTE:
1) There are two color marks on the coil spring. One corresponds to model option (see page SS-2), and the other corresponds to load classification. Ensure that the correct parts are being installed.
2) Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
2. After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
3. After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring(A) in the upper and lower spring seat grooves(B) correctly, tighten new self-locking nut temporarily.
4. Remove the special tool(09546-26000).
5. Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque :
20 - 25N.m (2.0 - 2.5kgf.m, 14.5 - 18.1lb-ft)
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the self-locking nut.
Installation
1. Install the strut assembly(B) and then install the strut lower mounting bolts(A).
Tightening torque :
45 - 60N.m (4.5 - 6.0kgf.m, 32.5 - 43.4lb-ft)
2. Install the fork(B) to the strut assembly(A) with the I.D. mark facing outward.
Tightening torque :
60 - 80N.m (6.0 - 8.0kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.8lb-ft)
3. Install the fork(A) to the front lower arm connector(B).
Tightening torque :
140 - 160N.m (14 - 16kgf.m, 101.2 - 115.7lb-ft)
4. Install the front stabilizer link(B) to the fork(A).
Tightening torque :
100 - 120N.m (10 - 12kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8lb-ft)
5. Install the speed sensor bolt(A).
6. Install the brake hose bracket(B) to the fork and speed sensor cable mounting bolt(C) to the axle assembly.
7. Install the wheel and the tire to the front hub.
Tightening torque :
90 - 110N.m (9 - 11kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.5lb-ft)
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when installing the front wheel and tire.