Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY
REMOVE SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND COIL SPRING





a. Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031)

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

b. Remove the suspension support nut.
c. Remove the washer, cushion, suspension support, upper insulator, coil spring, collar, cushion and spring bumper.

INSPECTION
INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER





Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
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 DISCHARGE GAS FROM CYLINDER
Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder as shown to discharge the gas inside.

CAUTION:
^ When drilling, chips may fly out, work carefully.
^ The gas is colorless, odorless and non-poisonous.

REASSEMBLY
INSTALL SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND COIL SPRING





a. Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031)

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 seat of the shock absorber.

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





d. Rotate the suspension support, as shown in the illustration.
e. Remove the SST.
SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031)

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