Rear Suspension

DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble in the order shown in the figure, refer to DISASSEMBLY NOTE.

DISASSEMBLY NOTE:
Piston Retaining Nut And Washer





1. Secure the mounting block in a vise.

NOTICE: Use protective plates to cover the jaws of the vise.

2. Loosen the retaining nut a few turns.

NOTICE: Do not remove the nut.





3. Compress the coil spring with the Special Service Tool (SST) (or equivalent).
4. Remove the retaining nut.
5. Remove the coil spring.





INSPECTION
Visually inspect each part and replace as necessary.
1. Check for the following and replace the strut, if necessary.
a. Attach a handle to the piston rod, and then collapse and expand the strut at least three times.
b. Verify that the operational force is smooth, continuous, and does not change with each stroke.
c. Also, note that there is no unusual noise from within the strut.

ASSEMBLY
Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly, refer to ASSEMBLY NOTE.

ASSEMBLY NOTE:
1. Secure the strut in a vise.

NOTICE: Use protective plates to cover the jaws of the vise.

2. Install the lower spring isolator into the spring seat that is a part of the strut.
3. Compress the coil spring with the SST (or equivalent).
4. Install the coil spring, locating the bottom of the coil into the recess of the lower seat.
5. Install the dust boot and rebound stopper.
6. Install the upper spring isolator and the mounting block, aligning the two studs of the mounting block with the lower bracket of the strut.
7. Install the washer and then install and slightly tighten the piston retaining nut.
8. Carefully loosen and remove the SST (or equivalent).





NOTICE: Verify that the coil spring is correctly seated in the mounting block and lower spring seat.





9. Secure the mounting block in a vise.
10. Tighten the piston retaining nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 47-59 ft. lbs. (64-80 Nm)
11. Install the dust cap over the nut.