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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
FSU-9
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
ComponentINFOID:0000000001716896
NOTE:
LHD shown RHD similar.
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FSU-10
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
1. Strut mounting insulator 2. Strut mounting bearing 3. Coil spring
4. Bound bumper 5. Strut 6. Steering knuckle
7. Stabilizer clamp 8. Stabilizer bushing 9. Stabilizer connecting rod
10. Transverse link 11. Stabilizer bar 12. Upper link (left)
13. Upper link (right) 14. Front suspension member 15. Member stay
16. Cap⇐:Front
Refer to GI-3
for the symbols.
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
FSU-11
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001716901
REMOVAL
1. Separate intermediate shaft from steering gear pinion shaft. Refer to ST-9, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove front tires from vehicle using a power tool.
3. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-182, "
Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove the nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod
(1) with a power tool, and then remove stabilizer connecting rod
(1) from strut assembly.
5. Loosen steering outer socket (1) nut.
6. Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (3) using Tool.
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the Tool from suddenly coming off.
7. Remove rear torque rod. Refer to EM-89, "
Exploded View" (HR16DE), EM-207, "Component" (HR18DE)
and EM-302, "
Exploded View" (K9K).
8. Remove transverse link ball joint nut and bolt. Then, remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
9. Set jack under front suspension member.
10. Remove upper side bolts of upper link.
11. Remove the bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay from vehicle.
12. Gradually lower a jack to remove front suspension assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
For tightening torque, refer to FSU-9, "
Component".
Perform final tightening of each of parts (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions, which were removed
when removing front suspension assembly. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "
Wheel Alignment
Inspection".
Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-182, "
Removal and Installation".
SGIA1297E
Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
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FSU-12
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
COIL SPRING AND STRUT
COIL SPRING AND STRUT
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001716888
REMOVAL
1. Remove cowl top panel. Refer to EXT-20, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove front tires using power tool.
3. Remove harness of wheel sensor from strut assembly. Refer to BRC-182, "
Removal and Installation" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove brake hose lock plate. Refer to BR-14, "
Front Brake Tube and Hose" .
5. Remove the nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod using power tool, and then remove stabi-
lizer connecting rod from strut assembly.
6. Remove nuts and bolts, and then remove steering knuckle from
strut assembly. Refer to FSU-9, "
Component" .
7. Remove the strut mounting insulator bolts, then remove strut
assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
For tightening torque, refer to FSU-9, "
Component" .
Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the strut assembly lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection".
Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-182, "
Removal and Installation" .
Attach strut mounting insulator as shown.
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TRANSVERSE LINK
FSU-13
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001716885
REMOVAL
1. Remove front tires using power tool.
2. Remove transverse link ball joint nut and bolt. Then, remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
3. Remove transverse link nuts and bolts, then remove transverse
link from front suspension member.
NOTE:
When removing LH transverse link it may be necessay to lower
the suspension member in order to remove bolts to avoid con-
tact with the transaxle.
a. Set jack under front suspension member.
b. Loosen RH upper link bolts, LH upper link bolt (front suspension
member side), front suspension member bolts (left/right). Lower
the front suspension member in order to remove transverse link
bolts.
4. Remove transverse link.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check the following:
Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if necessary.
Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if necessary.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Hook a spring balance at the cutout on ball stud. Confirm spring
balance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud
begins moving.
If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assem-
bly.
Axial End Play Inspection
Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
For tightening torque, refer to FSU-9, "
Component" .
Perform final tightening of bolts and at the front suspension member installation position (rubber bushing)
under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "
Wheel Align-
ment Inspection" .
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Swing torque
: 0.5 - 4.9 N·m (0.06 - 0.49 kg-m, 5 - 43 in-lb)
Spring balance measurement
: 15.4 - 150.8 N (1.6 - 15.4 kg-f, 3.5 - 40 lb-f)
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FSU-14
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STABILIZER BAR
STABILIZER BAR
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001716884
REMOVAL
1. Separate intermediate shaft from steering gear pinion shaft. Refer to ST-9, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove front tires using power tool.
3. Remove the nut on the lower side of stabilizer connecting rod using power tool, and then remove stabilizer
connecting rod from stabilizer bar.
4. If necessary remove stabilize connecting rod upper nut using power tool. Separate stabilizer connecting
rod and strut.
5. Loose steering outer socket (1) nut.
6. Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (3) using the ball joint remover
or suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
suddenly coming off.
7. Remove rear torque rod. Refer to EM-89, "
Exploded View"
(HR16DE), EM-207, "Component" (MR18DE) and EM-302, "Exploded View" (K9K).
8. Set jack under front suspension member.
9. Remove the bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay.
10. Gradually lower front suspension member in order to remove
stabilizer bolts.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to lower it too far. (Do not over load the
links.)
11. Remove the bolts of stabilizer clamp, and then remove stabilizer
clamp and stabilizer bushing.
12. Remove stabilizer bar.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer bushing, and stabilizer clamp for deformation, cracks,
and damage. Replace it if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
For tightening torques, refer to FSU-9, "
Component" . Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
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COIL SPRING AND STRUT
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Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000001716887
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage strut piston rod when removing components from strut assembly.
1. Install Tool (A) to strut and secure it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing the strut attachment to strut, wrap a shop
cloth around strut to protect it from damage.
2. Using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), compress
coil spring between strut mounting bearing and spring lower
seat (on strut) until coil spring is free.
CAUTION:
Be sure the spring compressor is securely attached to the
coil spring before compressing coil spring.
3. Make sure coil spring with spring compressor between strut
mounting bearing and spring lower seat (strut) is free. Then
remove piston rod lock nut while securing the piston rod tip so
that piston rod does not turn.
4. Remove strut mounting insulator, strut mounting bearing, and
bound bumper from strut.
5. Remove coil spring with spring compressor, and then gradually release a spring compressor.
CAUTION:
Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
6. Remove the strut attachment from strut.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Strut Inspection
Check the following:
Strut for deformation, cracks or damage, and replace it if necessary.
Piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion, and replace it if necessary.
For oil leakage, and replace it if necessary.
Strut Mounting Insulator and Rubber Parts Inspection
Check strut mounting insulator for cracks and rubber parts for wear. Replace it if malfunction is detected.
Coil Spring Inspection
Check coil spring for cracks, wear or damage, and replace it if necessary.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage strut piston rod when installing components to strut. Tool number : ST35652000 ( — )
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FSU-16
< DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY >
COIL SPRING AND STRUT
1. Install the Tool (A) to strut and secure it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing the strut attachment to strut, wrap a shop
cloth around strut to protect it from damage.
2. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial
service tool), and install it onto strut.
CAUTION:
Face tube side of coil spring downward. Align the lower
end to spring lower seat as shown.
Be sure spring compressor is securely attached to coil
spring. Compress coil spring.
3. Apply soapy water to bound bumper. Insert bound bumper into
strut mounting insulator.
CAUTION:
Do not use machine oil.
4. Attach strut mounting bearing and strut mounting insulator.
Installation position of strut mounting insulator as shown.
5. Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then
tighten piston rod lock nut to specified torque.
6. Gradually release a spring compressor, and remove coil spring.
CAUTION:
Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position
does not move.
7. Remove the strut attachment from strut.Tool number : ST35652000 ( — )
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