Reassembly

REASSEMBLY

1. Install the lower spring pad so that the protrusions fit in the holes in the spring lower seat.





2. Install the dust cover on the shock absorber.
3. Using the special tools (09546-26000 or J38402),compress the coil spring.





4. After extending the piston rod fully, install the insulator assembly and pipe.

NOTE: Align the D-shaped hole in the spring seat upper assembly with the protrusion of the piston rod.





5. After seating the lower ends of the coil spring in the lower spring seat grooves correctly, tighten the new self-locking nut temporarily.

CAUTION: Replace the self-locking nut with new ones after removal.





6. Remove the special tools (09546-26000 or J38402).
7. Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.

Tightening torque 40-60 Nm (400-600 kgf-cm, 29-37 lb-ft)