FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY


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Warning
•  Removing/installing the piston rod nut is dangerous. The shock absorber and spring could fly off under tremendous pressure and cause serious injury or death. Secure the shock absorber in the SSTs before removing the piston rod nut.

1.  Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

3.  Assemble in the reverse order of disassemble.

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1
Piston rod nut
2
Washer
3
Mounting rubber
4
Bearing
5
Upper spring seat
6
Upper spring seat rubber
7
Dust boot
8
Bound stopper
9
Coil spring
10
Lower spring seat
11
Front shock absorber


Piston Rod Nut Disassembly Note

Warning
•  Removing the piston rod nut is dangerous. The shock absorber and spring could fly off under tremendous pressure and cause serious injury or death. Secure the shock absorber in the SSTs before removing the piston rod nut.

1.  Protect the coil spring using a piece of cloth, then set the SSTs.

2.  Compress the coil spring using the SSTs, and remove the piston rod nut.

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Coil Spring Assembly Note

1.  Compress the coil spring using the SST.

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2.  Install the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring seat.


Upper Spring Seat Assembly Note

1.  Install the upper spring seat so that the notch is facing to the out side of the vehicle.

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Mounting Rubber Assembly Note

1.  Slide the mounting rubber identification mark away from the notch of the spring seat and install.

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