Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY
REMOVE SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND COIL SPRING





a. Using SST, compress the coil spring until there is a clearance on both ends.
SST 09727-30021

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

b. Remove the suspension support nut.
c. Remove the suspension support, insulator and coil spring.
d. Remove the insulator and spring bumper from the suspension support.

INSPECTION
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.

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 bleed the gas inside.

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


REASSEMBLY

Fig. 67 Installing Insulator To Suspension Support:

INSTALL SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND COIL SPRING
a. Install the spring bumper to the suspension support.
b. Install the insulator to the suspension support.

HINT: Match the bolt of the suspension support with the cut-off part of the insulator.





c. Using SST, compress coil spring.
SST 09727-30021

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

d. Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.

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

e. Install the suspension support to the rod and temporarily tighten a new nut.

Fig. 69 Aligning Suspension Support With Shock Absorber:

f. Rotate the suspension support so that the rod and one of the bolts on suspension support are aligned with the lower bushing.
g. Remove the SST.

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