Front Suspension

SPRING

REMOVAL





1. Remove the shock.
2. Install the shock assembly in the Branick 72009 spring removal/installation tool or equivalent (1).
3. Compress the spring (2).





4. Remove the upper shock nut (2).

NOTE: The nub (1) in the upper shock mount (3) must be 180° from the centerline of the lower bracket (9) on the shock (8) for proper installation.

5. Remove the shock (8).
6. Remove the shock upper mount (3).
7. Remove and inspect the upper (5) and lower (7) spring isolators.

INSTALLATION





1. Compress the spring (2).





2. Install the lower isolator (7).
3. Position the shock (8) into the coil spring (6) make sure the jounce bumper (4) is on the shock rod.
4. Install the upper isolator (5).

NOTE: For proper orientation the nub hole (1) in the upper shock plate (3) must be 180° in a centerline from the bracket (9) at the bottom of the shock (8).

5. Install the upper shock mount (3).
6. Install the shock upper mounting nut (2) Tighten to 39 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
7. Decompress the spring.
8. Remove the shock assembly from the spring compressor tool (1).
9. Install the shock assembly.