Overhaul

Front Damper/Spring Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly

Exploded View





NOTE: When compressing the damper spring, use a commercially available strut spring compressor (Branick MST-580A or Model 7200, or equivalent) according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Disassembly

1. Compress the damper spring, then remove the self-locking nut (A) while holding the damper shaft with a hex wrench (B). Do not compress the damper spring more than necessary to remove the self-locking nut.





2. Release the pressure from the strut spring compressor, then disassemble the damper as shown in the Exploded View.

Inspection

1. Reassemble the damper mounting base, the damper mounting washer, and the self-locking nut.

2. Compress the damper assembly by hand, and check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension. The damper should extend smoothly and constantly when compression is released. If it does not, the gas is leaking and the damper should be replaced.





3. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, and binding during these tests.

Reassembly

1. Install the damper spring (A) on the dust cover (B) by aligning the upper end (C) of the damper spring with the ledge portion (D) of the dust cover.







2. Install the lower spring rubber on the damper spring.

3. Install all the parts except the damper mounting washer and the self-locking nut onto the damper unit (A) by referring to the Exploded View.





4. Compress the damper spring using a strut spring compressor. Do not compress the spring excessively.

5. Align the raised portion (A) of the lower spring rubber and the hole (B) of the lower spring seat on the damper unit (C).

NOTE : After reassembling the damper/spring, install the dust cover (D) into the damper unit as shown.







6. Align the angle of the stud (A) on the damper mounting base (B) and the damper bracket (C) so the stamp (D) points toward the front.






7. Install the damper mounting washer (A) and a new self-locking nut (B).





8. Hold the damper shaft (C) using a hex wrench (D), and tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.

9. Remove the damper/spring from the strut spring compressor.