Front Shock Absorber: Removal

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
The following procedure listed is for the LH side.

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber with coil spring.
  NOTE: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Stabilizer Link Assembly Nut
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SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
1. Remove the bolt and separate the front flexible hose and the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring.
  NOTE: Be sure to separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring completely.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Front Flexible Hose Bolt
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2. Remove the clamp and separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Front Speed Sensor Clamp
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REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER
1. Remove the front suspension support dust cover.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Front Suspension Support Dust Cover
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REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
1. Loosen the front support to front shock absorber nut of the front shock absorber.
  NOTE:
  - 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.
    
    Fig 5: Locating Front Shock Absorber Nut
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2. Support the front axle using a jack and wooden block.
  
  Fig 6: Supporting Front Axle Using Jack And Wooden Block
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3. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the front shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) from the steering knuckle.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Front Shock Absorber Bolts And Nuts
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4. Remove the 3 nuts and front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side).
  NOTE: Make sure that the front speed sensor is completely separated from the front shock absorber with coil spring.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Front Shock Absorber Nuts
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SECURE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
1. Install the bolt and nut to the front shock absorber as shown in the illustration and secure the front shock absorber in a vise.
  A:
  
  28 mm (1.10 in.)
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Front Shock Absorber Bolt And Nut
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REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT
1. Using SST, compress the front coil spring.
  SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031)
  
  HINT:
  
  If the front coil spring is compressed at an angle, using 2 SST will make the work easier.
2. Check that the front coil spring is fully compressed.
  NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
  
  Fig 10: Compressing Front Coil Spring
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3. Remove the front support to front shock absorber nut.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST SEAL
REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER SEAT
REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR

Fig 11: Removing Front Support To Front Shock Absorber Nut
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REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING
REMOVE FRONT SPRING BUMPER
REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR