FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER (for Sedan) > INSTALLATION

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1. INSTALL STRUT MOUNTING BEARING


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  1. Using a brass bar and press, install the strut mounting bearing to the front upper coil spring seat.

    NOTICE:
    The strut mounting bearing must be securely installed.


2. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING


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  1. Secure SST in a vise.

    SST
    09727-30021   (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031)


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  1. Attach the arm of SST to the diameter of the front coil spring.

    Text in Illustration 
    *a
    Correct
    *b
    Incorrect

    CAUTION:
    1. Make sure that the front coil spring is installed so that the distance between the upper and lower hooks of SST is at the maximum.
    2. Make sure that the claws of the hooks are securely attached.
  1. Using SST, compress the front coil spring.

    CAUTION:
    1. If the front coil spring bends during the compression, immediately stop the compression and reinstall SST.
    2. Do not compress the spring until the coil springs contact each other.
    3. Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.


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  1. Install the front coil spring to the front shock absorber assembly.

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    *a
    Lower End

    NOTICE:
    A spring of a smaller diameter should be installed in the upward direction.

    HINT:
    Fit the lower end of the front coil spring into the gap of the front shock absorber lower seat.


3. INSTALL FRONT UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR


4. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER


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  1. Install the front spring bumper to the front upper coil spring seat with the air discharge groove of the front spring bumper and the rib portion of the upper coil spring seat aligned.

    Text in Illustration 
    *a
    Rib Portion
    *b
    Air Discharge Groove

    NOTICE:
    Securely insert the front spring bumper into the front upper coil spring seat.


5. INSTALL FRONT UPPER COIL SPRING SEAT
  1. Install the front upper coil spring seat with the strut mounting bearing and the front spring bumper to the front shock absorber.



6. INSTALL FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT
  1. Temporarily tighten a new front support to front shock absorber nut.

  1. Remove SST from the front coil spring.

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


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  1. Using SST and a long socket hexagon wrench 6 mm, fix the front shock absorber rod and tighten the front support to front shock absorber nut.

    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    Long Socket Hexagon Wrench 6 mm
    *a
    Turn
    *b
    Hold
    SST
    09729-97202  

    Torque:
    without SST:
    33 N*m{ 340 kgf*cm , 25 ft.*lbf }

    Torque:
    with SST:
    29 N*m{ 300 kgf*cm , 22 ft.*lbf }

    HINT:
    1. This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.
    2. This torque value can be obtained by using a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.) and a SST with a fulcrum length of 40 mm (1.57 in.).
    3. If using a torque wrench with a length that is not 300 mm (11.8 in.), calculate the torque specification for the torque wrench and SST based on the "without SST" torque specification (Click here).


7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


8. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


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  1. Temporarily tighten a new nut through the No. 2 suspension support.

  1. Install the front shock absorber with coil spring to the steering knuckle.

  1. Install the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

    Torque:
    164 N*m{ 1672 kgf*cm , 121 ft.*lbf }

    HINT:
    Keep the bolt from rotating while installing and tightening the nuts.


9. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE (w/ ABS)
  1. Install the front flexible hose and the front speed sensor with the bolt.

    Torque:
    29 N*m{ 300 kgf*cm , 22 ft.*lbf }

    NOTICE:
    Install the front flexible hose and the front speed sensor without twisting it.


10. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE (w/o ABS)
  1. Install the front flexible hose with the bolt.

    Torque:
    29 N*m{ 300 kgf*cm , 22 ft.*lbf }

    NOTICE:
    Install the front flexible hose without twisting them.


11. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
  1. Install the front stabilizer link assembly with the nut.

    Torque:
    74 N*m{ 755 kgf*cm , 55 ft.*lbf }

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


12. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque:
103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }


13. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


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  1. Using SST and a long socket hexagon wrench 6 mm, fix the shock absorber rod and tighten the nut.

    Text in Illustration  
    *1
    Long Socket Hexagon Wrench 6 mm
    *a
    Turn
    *b
    Hold
    SST
    09729-97202  

    Torque:
    without SST:
    55 N*m{ 561 kgf*cm , 41 ft.*lbf }
    with SST:
    49 N*m{ 495 kgf*cm , 36 ft.*lbf }

    HINT:
    1. This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to a torque wrench.
    2. This torque value can be obtained by using a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.) and a SST with a fulcrum length of 40 mm (1.57 in.).
    3. If using a torque wrench with a length that is not 300 mm (11.8 in.), calculate the torque specification for the torque wrench and SST based on the "without SST" torque specification (Click here).


14. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER


15. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL
  1. Install the cowl top panel outer with the 8 bolts.

    Torque:
    6.5 N*m{ 66 kgf*cm , 58 in.*lbf }
  1. Install the cowl top to cowl inner brace with the 2 bolts.

    Torque:
    6.5 N*m{ 66 kgf*cm , 58 in.*lbf }
  1. Connect the wire harness clamp.



16. INSTALL FRONT AIR SHUTTER SEAL
  1. Engage the 3 claws to install the front air shutter seal RH.



17. INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK


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  1. Connect the connector.

  1. Slide the wiper link as shown in the illustration and engage the rubber pin with the body.

  1. Install the front wiper motor and link with the 2 bolts.

    Torque:
    5.5 N*m{ 56 kgf*cm , 49 in.*lbf }


18. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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  1. Connect the washer hoses.

  1. Engage the 5 hooks.



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  1. Engage the 8 hooks and the 4 claws.

  1. Install the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly with the 3 clips.



19. INSTALL COWL SIDE VENTILATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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  1. Engage the 3 claws and install the cowl side ventilator sub-assembly LH.



20. INSTALL COWL SIDE VENTILATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.


21. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


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  1. Scrape any metal powder off the serrated part of the wiper arm with a round file or the equivalent (when reinstalling).

  1. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.

  1. Operate the wiper, then stop the windshield wiper motor in the automatic stop position.



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  1. Align the blade tip with the mark on the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.

  1. Tighten the nut of the front wiper arm.

    Torque:
    26 N*m{ 265 kgf*cm , 19 ft.*lbf }


22. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


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  1. Scrape any metal powder off the serrated part of the wiper arm with a round file or the equivalent (when reinstalling).

  1. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.

  1. Operate the wiper, then stop the windshield wiper motor in the automatic stop position.



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  1. Align the blade tip with the mark on the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.

  1. Tighten the nut of the front wiper arm.

    Torque:
    26 N*m{ 265 kgf*cm , 19 ft.*lbf }


23. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


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  1. Engage the claw and install the 2 front wiper arm head caps.



24. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(Click here)