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Reassembly





FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: REASSEMBLY

1. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LH





(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.

SST : 09727-30021

NOTICE:
* Do not compress the coil spring more than necessary.
* Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.





(b) Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.

HINT
Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the recess of the spring seat of the shock absorber.

2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the 2 cushions, 2 retainers and suspension support to the piston rod (w/o AVS).

(b) Install the 2 cushions, 2 retainers, collar and suspension support to the piston rod (w/AVS).

(c) Temporarily install a new suspension support to front shock absorber nut.

(d) Position the suspension support as shown in the illustration.





(e) Remove SST.

NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the shock absorber rod.

HINT
Release the coil spring while checking the position of the suspension support.

3. TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT

(a) Tighten the nut.

Torque : 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)