Overhaul

DISASSEMBLY

1. Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring (A).




2. Remove the self-locking nut (C) from the strut assembly (B).
3. Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring and dust cover from the strut assembly.

INSPECTION

1. Check the strut insulator for wear or damage.
2. Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
3. Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.






REASSEMBLY

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




2. Compress coil spring using special tool (09546-26000).
Install compressed coil spring into shock absorber.

NOTE:
1) Indicated identification color mark on the coil spring.
Pay attention to identification mark and then install them.
2) Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.

3. After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
4. After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring (A) in the upper and lower spring seat grooves (B) correctly, tighten new self-locking nut temporarily.




5. Remove the special tool (09546-26000).
6. Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.

Tightening torque :
49.0 - 68.6 Nm (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb-ft)