Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY
REMOVE COIL SPRING





a. Install 2 nuts and a bolt to the bracket at the lower part of the shock absorber, and secure it in a vise.
b. Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021

NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.





c. Remove the nut, collar and suspension support.
d. Remove the coil spring, spring bumper and lower insulator.

INSPECTION
INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER





Compress and extend the shock absorber rod, and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation sound.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber with a new one.

NOTICE: When disposing of the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL.

DISPOSAL
1. FULLY EXTEND SHOCK ABSORBER ROD





2. DRILL HOLE TO DISCHARGE GAS FROM CYLINDER
Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder, as shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside.

CAUTION: The discharging gas is harmless, but be careful of chips which may fly up when drilling.

REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL LOWER INSULATOR
2. INSTALL SPRING BUMPER TO PISTON ROD





3. INSTALL COIL SPRING
a. Using SST, compress the coil spring.
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NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.

b. Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.

HINT: Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the gap of the lower seat.

4. INSTALL SUSPENSION SUPPORT





a. Align the suspension support with the shock absorber lower bracket, as shown in the illustration.





b. Install the collar to the piston rod.
c. Temporarily install a new nut.
d. Remove the SST.
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HINT: After removing SST, recheck the direction of the suspension support.