With Electronic Modulated Suspension
DISASSEMBLY1. Install two nuts and a bolt to the bracket at the lower part of the shock absorber and secure it in a vise.
2. Using the 09729 - 22031 Special Service Tool (SST), compress the coil spring.
NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench, it will damage the SST.
3. Remove the suspension support nut.
4. Remove these parts from the shock absorber, the suspension support, the upper insulator, the coil spring, lower insulator, and the spring bumper.
5. Inspect the shock absorber by performing the following.
6. Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation sounds.
ASSEMBLY
1. Install the lower insulator.
2. Install the spring bumper to the piston rod.
3. Install the coil spring by performing the following.
a. Using the 09727-30021 SST, compress the coil spring.
NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench, it will damage the SST.
b. Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.
NOTE: Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the gap of the spring lower seat.
4. Install the suspension support by performing the following.
a. Install the suspension support to the piston rod and temporarily tighten a new nut.
b. Rotate the suspension support and set it in the direction shown in the illustration.
c. Remove the 09727 - 30021 SST.
NOTE: After removing the SST, again check the direction of the suspension support.