Front Shock Absorber (For 2Wd) Installation

Secure SST in a vise.

SST

09727-30021(09727-00010,09727-00031)
09727-00060

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

CAUTION:

1. Make sure that the 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.
   

Using SST, compress the coil spring.

CAUTION:

1. If the 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.
   

Install the coil spring to the shock absorber. Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the recess of the spring lower seat.

Install the upper insulator to the shock absorber.

Install the cushion retainer to the shock absorber.

Install the suspension support to the shock absorber.

Install the cushion to the shock absorber.

Install the cushion retainer to the shock absorber.

Align the suspension support and absorber bushes as shown in the illustration.

Install a new lock nut.

Torque:

18 N*m{184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the shock absorber rod.

Release the coil spring while checking the position of the spring lower seat and suspension support.

Install the shock absorber to the vehicle body so that: 1) the coil spring LH lower tip is facing away from the vehicle, and 2) the coil spring RH lower tip is facing toward the vehicle.

Install the 3 nuts to the upper side of the shock absorber with coil spring.

Torque:

40 N*m{408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf}

Temporarily install the bolt and nut as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Fix the nut in place and temporarily install the bolt.

Install the front stabilizer bar to the vehicle body.

Install the 2 brackets with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

48 N*m{489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

Make sure the brackets' arrows face the front of the vehicle.

Connect the stabilizer link to the lower arm with the nut.

Torque:

78 N*m{795 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud in place.

Install the front wheel.

Torque:

152 N*m{1550 kgf*cm, 112 ft.*lbf}

Lower the vehicle.

Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.

Fix the nut in place and tighten the bolt.

Torque:

95 N*m{969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not tighten the nut.