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 suspension support nut.
c. Remove these parts from the shock absorber:
- Washer
- 2 cushions
- Collar
- Suspension support
- Upper insulator
- Lower cup
- 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 sound.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber with a new one.

REASSEMBLY
1. Install suspension support and coil spring.





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.

c. Install the spring bumper, lower cup, cushion, collar, up per insulator, suspension support, cushion and washer to the shock absorber and temporarily tighten a new nut.





d. Rotate the suspension support so that the rod and 1 of the bolts on suspension support are aligned with lower shock absorber as shown in the illustration.
e. Remove the SST 09727-30021.

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