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FSU-10
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBERPFP:54302
Removal and InstallationNES00009
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove harness of wheel sensor from shock absorber. Refer to BRC-73, "
WHEEL SENSORS" (With
TCS), BRC-128, "
WHEEL SENSORS" (With VDC).
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove mounting nuts of brake hose from shock absorber.
5. Remove mounting bolt and nut between shock absorber and transverse link with power tool.
6. Remove tower bar. Refer to FSU-20, "
TOWER BAR" .
7. Remove mounting nuts on mounting insulator with power tool, then remove shock absorber from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Refer to FSU-8, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Perform final tightening of shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with tires
on ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-21, "
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)" .
Disassembly and AssemblyNES0000A
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when removing components from shock absorber.
1. Install strut attachment (SST) to shock absorber and fix it in a
vise.
CAUTION:
When installing strut attachment (SST) to shock absorber,
wrap a shop cloth around shock absorber to protect it from
damage.
2. Using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), compress
coil spring between spring upper seat and spring lower seat (on
shock absorber) until coil spring is free.
CAUTION:
Be sure spring compressor (commercial service tool) is
securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
3. Check that coil spring between spring upper seat and spring
lower seat is free and then secure piston rod tip so that piston
rod does not turn, and remove piston rod lock nut.
4. Remove mounting insulator, bound bumper, spring upper seat.
Then remove coil spring from shock absorber.
5. Gradually release spring compressor (commercial service tool),
and remove coil spring.
CAUTION:
Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position
does not move.
6. Remove strut attachment (SST) from shock absorber.
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TRANSVERSE LINK
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TRANSVERSE LINKPFP:54500
Removal and InstallationNES0000B
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove mounting nut and washer on lower portion of stabilizer connecting rod with power tool.
4. Remove mounting nut between transverse link and shock absorber on lower position.
5. Remove mounting nut between transverse link and front suspension member with power tool.
6. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to FAX-4, "
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE" .
7. Remove transverse link from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks, or damage. If any non-standard condition is found,
replace it.
INSTALLATION
Refer to FSU-8, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Perform final tightening of front suspension member installation position and shock absorber lower side
(rubber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-21,
"SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)" .
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UPPER LINK
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Axial End Play Inspection
Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.
If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.
INSTALLATION
Refer to FSU-8, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Perform final tightening of front suspension member installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen
condition with tires on ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-21, "
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFI-
CATIONS (SDS)" . Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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COMPRESSION ROD
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AXIAL END PLAY INSPECTION
Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.
If it is outside the specified range, replace compression rod assembly.
INSTALLATION
Refer to FSU-8, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Perform final tightening of installation position between front suspension member and front cross bar (rub-
ber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-21,
"SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)" . Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBERPFP:54401
Removal and InstallationNES0000F
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove fixing bolts and nuts, then remove front cross bar from vehicle with power tool.
4. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member. Refer to PS-33, "
HYDRAULIC
LINE" .
5. Remove steering gear and front suspension member attachment bolts and hang steering gear on vehicle.
Refer to PS-17, "
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
6. Remove transverse link from front suspension member with power tool. Refer to FSU-13, "
TRANSVERSE
LINK" .
7. Set jack under engine.
CAUTION:
When setting jack to engine, use a wooden block or an equivalent for the setting.
8. Remove fixing nuts between engine mounting insulator and front suspension member. Refer to EM-101,
"ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
9. Remove fixing nuts between front suspension member and body with power tool.
10. Remove front suspension member from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check front suspension member for deformation, cracks, or any other damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Refer to FSU-8, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform final tightening of installation position between front suspension member and transverse link (rub-
ber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-21,
"SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)" .
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)NES0000H
*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
Ball JointNES0000I
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)NES0000J
*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum –1° 20′ (–1.33°)
Nominal –0° 35′ (–0.58°)
Maximum 0° 10′ (0.17°)
Left and right difference 45′ (0.75°)
Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 7° 25′ (7.42°)
Nominal 8° 10′ (8.17°)
Maximum 8° 55′ (8.92°)
Left and right difference 45′ (0.75°)
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 4° 20′ (4.33°)
Nominal 5° 05′ (5.08°)
Maximum 5° 50′ (5.83°)
Total toe-inDistanceMinimum 0 mm (0 in)
Nominal 1 mm (0.04 in)
Maximum 2 mm (0.08 in)
Angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 0° 00′ (0.00°)
Nominal 0° 02′ 30″ (0.04°)
Maximum 0° 05′ (0.08°)
Swing torqueLess than 2.0 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 18 in-lb) (Upper link)
0.147 - 2.45 N·m (0.02 - 0.24 kg-m, 2 - 21 in-lb) (Compression rod)
Measurement on spring balance (cotter pinhole position)Less than 34.8 N (3.5 kg, 7.8 lb) (Upper link)
2.37 - 39.5 N (0.24 - 4.03 kg, 0.53 - 8.88 lb) (Compression rod)
Rotating torqueLess than 2.0 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 18 in-lb) (Upper link)
0.147 - 2.45 N·m (0.02 - 0.24 kg-m, 2 - 21 in-lb) (Compression rod)
Axial end play0 mm (0 in)
Applied model225/45R18 (Front)
245/45R18 (Rear)245/40R18 (Front)
265/35R19 (Rear)
Coupe Roadster Coupe
Front (Hf) 683 mm (26.89 in) 683 mm (26.89 in)
Rear (Hr) 706 mm (27.80 in) 705 mm (27.76 in) 703 mm (27.68 in)
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