Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY





1. Remove suspension support and coil spring.
a. Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09727-30021 or equivalent, compress the coil spring.

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

b. Remove the piston rod lock nut.
c. Remove these parts from the shock absorber:
- Suspension support No.2
- Spring bumper
- Coil spring

INSPECTION





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

REASSEMBLY





1. Install spring bumper to suspension support.

HINT: Match the bolt of the suspension support with the cut-out part of the spring bumper.





2. Install coil spring to shock absorber.
a. Using SST 09727-30021, compress the coil spring.

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 recess of the spring seat of the shock absorber.

3. Install suspension support.
a. Install the suspension support to the rod.
b. Temporarily tighten a new lock nut.





c. Align the suspension support with the shock absorber lower bolt, as shown.
4. Remove SST.

HINT: After removing the SST, recheck the direction of the suspension support.