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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber

DIMENSIONS
Front
Maximum Length 488.7 mm (19.24 inch)
Compressed Length 334.7 mm (13.18 inch)
Stroke 154 mm (6.06 inch)

Rear
Maximum Length 513 mm (20.19 inch)
Minimum Length 333 mm (13.11 inch)
Stroke 180 mm (7.08 inch)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type Hydraulic Cylindrical Double Acting

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Upper Installation Nut 40-50 Nm (29-36 ft. lbs.)
Assembly to Knuckle 110-130 Nm (80-94 ft. lbs.)
Self locking nut 60-70 Nm (43-51 ft. lbs.)
Upper Mounting Nut 20-30 Nm (14-22 ft. lbs.)
Shock to carrier 110-130 Nm (80-94 ft. lbs.)