Front Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLYWarning: Before removing the piston rod nut, secure the shock absorber and coil spring in the SSTs. Otherwise, the coil spring could fly off under tremendous pressure and cause serious injury or death, or damage to vehicle parts.
1. Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring.
2. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
3. Assemble in the reverse order of removal.
Piston Rod Nut Removal Note
Warning: Before removing the piston rod nut, secure the shock absorber and coil spring in the SSTs. Otherwise, the coil spring could fly off under tremendous pressure and cause serious injury or death, or damage to vehicle parts.
1. Install the shock absorber and coil spring to the SSTs using a piece of cloth in order to prevent the coil spring from being scratched.
2. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs and remove the piston rod nut.
Coil Spring Installation Note
1. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs.
2. Install the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring seat.
Dust Boot Installation Note
1. Install the dust boot by hooking the bottom edge over the shock absorber lip.
Bearing Installation Note
1. Install the bearing by hooking the upper end of the dust boot to the bearing lip.
2. Align the projection A on the lower part of the shock absorber with the bearing projection B.