Disassembly and Reassembly

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CAUTION: Never attempt to disassemble the front shock absorber strut without first compressing the front coil spring using Rotunda Spring Compressor 014-00781 or equivalent to prevent injury.

DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove front shock absorber strut assembly.





2. Compress front coil spring with Rotunda Spring Compressor 014-00781 or equivalent.





3. Place T-50 TORX Drive on top of shock shaft and hold while removing top shaft retaining nut with a 21 mm 6-point crow foot wrench and ratchet.

CAUTION: It is important that the retaining nut be turned and rod held still to prevent fracture of the rod at the base of the TORX socket.

4. Loosen Rotunda Spring Compressor 014-00781 or equivalent, then remove front shock absorber mounting bracket, bearing plate assembly and front coil spring.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION: Make sure the correct assembly sequence and proper positioning of bearing and seat assembly are followed. The bearing and seat assembly is press-fit onto the front shock absorber mounting bracket.

NOTE: When servicing, check the front spring insulator for damage before assembly.

1. Install Rotunda Spring Compressor 014-00781 or equivalent.
2. Install front coil spring, lower washer and front shock absorber mounting bracket assembly on shock absorber strut assembly.
3. Compress front coil spring with Rotunda Spring Compressor 014-00781 or equivalent.





4. Install upper washer and nut on the front spring and shock shaft.





5. Place a T-50 TORX Drive on top of front spring and shock shaft and hold while tightening top shaft retaining nut with a 21 mm 6-point crow foot wrench and ratchet to 53 - 72 Nm (39 - 53 ft. lbs.).