Overhaul

Dismantle And Assemble Damper Strut













DANGER:
- Risk of injury with trapped or crushed fingers when working on springs or spring-loaded components
- Use only approved tensioning devices; additionally shield off hazardous area if necessary.
- Inspect special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection).
- Wear protective gloves.

1 Remove front spring strut (11).
2 Clamp spring compressor in vice and install spring fittings
3 Install strut (11) in compressor

NOTE: Start by adjusting opening: X= 155mm

4 Compress spring (12), continuing until it no longer exerts pressure against the upper spring mount

NOTE: X = 30 mm

5 Unscrew grooved nut (11 a)

NOTE: Counter the piston rod using an Alien wrench.

6 Remove ball joint (11c)
7 Remove strut (11)
8 Release tension on compressor, remove spring (12) and upper spring mount

NOTE: Mark the spring (12) with chalk prior to removing.

9 Inspect strut (11)

NOTE: Check strut insert for leakage. A thin film of oil on the strut insert is acceptable.

10 Place the spring (12) in the spring compressor

NOTE: Start by adjusting opening: X= 215 mm

11 Clamp spring (12)
12 Install strut (11) with lower rubber bushing (13b) and jounce stop (11f)
13 Install upper rubber bushing (13a), ball joint (11c) and support (11i)
14 Thread grooved nut (11a) on until it grabs then tighten

NOTE: Counter the piston rod using an Alien wrench.

15 Release spring (12) and remove strut (11) from spring compressor
16 Install front strut assembly (11)
17 Perform chassis alignment check