Removal

FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

HINT
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

(a) Remove the 2 clamps and separate the front speed sensor LH from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

3. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the front flexible hose from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

4. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly LH from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench to hold the stud bolt.

5. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER LH

HINT
If it is necessary to disassemble the front shock absorber with coil spring, remove the front suspension support dust cover LH.

(a) Remove the front suspension support dust cover LH.

6. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

(a) Support the front axle using a jack and wooden block.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the front shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) from the steering knuckle.

(d) Remove the front shock absorber with coil spring.