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

c. Remove the suspension support nut.
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d. Remove these parts from the shock absorber:
^ Suspension support
^ Coil spring
^ Lower insulator
^ Spring bumper


INSPECTION
INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER





Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation sounds.

NOTICE: When discarding the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL.


DISPOSAL


1. FULLY EXTEND SHOCK ABSORBER ROD



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

CAUTION: The gas coming out 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 spring lower seat.





4. INSTALL SUSPENSION SUPPORT
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 SST.
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HINT: After removing SST, again check the direction of the suspension support.