Overhaul

FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY
1. Compress the coil spring with a SST (09546-26000). Do not compress the spring more than necessary





2. Loosen the self locking nut (A).





3. Remove the insulator assembly (A) and the strut bearing (B).





4. Remove the spring upper seat (A) and pad (B).





5. Remove the dust cover (A) and the bumper rubber (B).





6. Remove the coil spring (A) and the spring lower pad (B).





7. Remove the shock absorber (A) from the special tool.





INSPECTION
1. Check the strut bearing for wear and damage.
2. Check the spring upper and lower seat for damage and deterioration.
3. Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.





DISPOSAL
1. Fully extend the piston rod.
2. Drill a hole on the (A) section to discharge gas from the cylinder.





CAUTION: The gas coming out is harmless, but be careful of chips that may fly when drilling. Be sure to wear safety goggles or eye protection when performing this task.

REASSEMBLY
1. Install the front shock absorber to SST (09546-26000).





2. Install the spring lower pad (C) so that the protrusions (A) fit in the holes (B) in the spring lower seat.





3. Put the coil spring (A) on the spring lower pad (B) correctly as illustration below.





4. Clean the piston rod and then install the bumper rubber (B) and the dust cover (A) to piston rod.





5. Install the spring upper pad (B) and seat (A).





CAUTION: When Installing the coil spring, align the spring end with the grooves of spring pad and seat correctly.

6. Compress the coil spring with the SST
7. Fully extend the piston rod and then install the strut bearing (B) and the insulator (A).





8. Tighten a new self locking nut (A) to the specified torque.





9. Remove the special service tool.