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SP–10SUSPENSION – REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SP
4WD
HINT:
If the measured value is not within the specified
value, inspect the suspension parts for damage and
the wear and replace them if necessary because
camber is not adjustable.
Camber
Right-left error
-1
25' +/- 30' (-1.42 +/- 0.5)
30' (0.5
) or less
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SP–24SUSPENSION – FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
SP
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
HINT:
(See page AH-4)
SST 09930-00010
3. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
HINT:
(See page AH-4)
4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:
(See page AH-4)
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:
(See page AH-4)
SST 09628-62011
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-
ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH
HINT:
(See page AH-4)
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:
(See page AH-4)
9. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT
LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, remove the lower ball joint assembly
front LH.
SST 09628-62011
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT
LH
(a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud
back and forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at
a rate of 3 - 5 seconds per 1 turn and take the
torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque:
0.98 to 3.43 N*m (10 to 35 kgf*cm, 8.7 to 30
in.*lbf)
F040153E04
ZX01712
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SUSPENSION – FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTSP–25
SP
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT
LH
(a) Install the lower ball joint assembly front LH and
tighten the nut.
Torque: 123 N*m (1,250 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf)
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE:
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned,
tighten the nut further up to 60
.
2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:
(See page AH-4)
3. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-
ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH
HINT:
(See page AH-4)
4. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:
(See page AH-4)
5. INSTALL FRONT DISC
6. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
LH
HINT:
(See page AH-4)
7. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
HINT:
(See page AH-4)
8. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
HINT:
(See page AH-4)
9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
10. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
HINT:
(See page SP-4)
11. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
w/o VSC: (See page BC-2).
w/ VSC: (See page BC-68).
Page 2196 of 3000

SUSPENSION – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRINGSP–13
SP
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
HINT:
(See page WW-3)
3. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM RH
HINT:
(See page WW-3)
4. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM LH
HINT:
(See page WW-3)
5. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-
ASSEMBLY
HINT:
(See page WW-3)
6. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR & LINK
ASSEMBLY
HINT:
(See page WW-3)
7. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
OUTER FRONT
HINT:
When removing or installing the front shock absorber
with coil spring RH, it is necessary to remove the cowl
top panel sub-assembly outer front.
(a) Disconnect the wire harness from the cowl top panel
sub-assembly outer front.
(b) Remove the 9 bolts, cowl top brace and cowl top
panel sub-assembly outer front.
8. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the front stabilizer
link assembly LH from the shock absorber assembly
front LH.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a
hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.
F049306E01
F045196
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SP–14SUSPENSION – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
SP
9. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL
SPRING
(a) Loosen the lock nut.
NOTICE:
• Do not loosen the nut except for the purpose
of disassembling the shock absorber
assembly front LH with coil spring.
• Do not remove the lock nut.
(b) Remove the bolt, and disconnect the front flexible
hose No.1 and speed sensor front LH.
(c) Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts on the lower side of
the front shock absorber with coil spring.
NOTICE:
When removing the bolt, hold the nut not to
rotate.
(d) Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the front
shock absorber with coil spring.
(e) Remove the front shock absorber with the coil
spring.
F044629
C065925
F013683
F044630
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SUSPENSION – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRINGSP–15
SP
DISASSEMBLY
1. FIX FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Install 2 nuts and a bolt to the bracket at the lower
side of the front shock absorber with coil spring and
secure it in a vise.
2. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using SST, compress the front coil spring LH.
SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021,
09727-00031)
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the
SST.
HINT:
Use 2 SST of the same type.
(b) Remove the lock nut and the front suspension
support sub-assembly.
3. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT LH
BEARING
4. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING SEAT UPPER LH
5. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER
LH
6. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LH
7. REMOVE FRONT SPRING BUMPER LH
8. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER
LH
9. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY FRONT
LH
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY FRONT
LH
(a) Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and
check that there is no unusual resistance or unusual
sound during operation.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock
absorber assembly front LH with a new one.
NOTICE:
When disposing of the shock absorber
assembly front LH, see DISPOSAL (See page
SP-18).
F003956E02
W003646
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SP–16SUSPENSION – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
SP
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY FRONT LH
2. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER
LH
(a) Install the front coil spring insulator lower LH onto
the shock absorber assembly front LH.
3. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER LH
(a) Install the front spring bumper LH to the piston rod.
4. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LH
(a) Using SST, compress the front coil spring LH.
SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021,
09727-00031)
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the
SST.
HINT:
Use 2 SST of the same type.
(b) Install the front coil spring LH to the shock absorber
assembly front LH.
HINT:
Fit the front coil spring insulator lower LH into the
gap of the shock absorber assembly front LH.
5. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER
LH
(a) Install the front coil spring insulator upper LH as
shown in the illustration.
6. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING SEAT UPPER LH
(a) Install the front coil spring seat upper LH to the
shock absorber assembly front LH with the mark
facing to the outside of the vehicle.
F040160E01
F040168E01
F040161E02
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SUSPENSION – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRINGSP–17
SP
7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT LH
BEARING
(a) Install the front suspension support LH bearing.
8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the front suspension support sub-assembly
LH with the mark facing to the outside of the vehicle.
(b) Temporarily tighten a new lock nut.
F040162
F040169E01