Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY
Follow disassembly steps outlined in illustration.

Disassembly Service Points





[A] Self-Locking Nut Removal (1).
1. Compress the coil spring using the special tools.

CAUTION:
- Install the special tools evenly so that the maximum length will be attained within the installation range.
- Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the special tool bolt.





2. While holding the piston rod, remove the self-locking nut.

CAUTION: Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the special tool bolt.

REASSEMBLY
Assembly in reverse order as Disassembly.

Reassembly Service Points





]A[ Coil Spring Installation (11).
1. Use the special tools to compress the coil spring and install it to the shock absorber.

CAUTION: Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt of the special tool.

Fig. 7 Installing Coil Spring:

2. Align the edge of the coil spring to the stepped part of the shock absorber spring seat.

Fig. 15 Upper Bracket Installation:

]B[ Upper Bracket Assembly Installation (4).
Install so that the position of the three bolts are as shown in the illustration with respect to the damper fork installation bolt.

]C[ Self-Locking Nut Installation (1).
1. Temporarily tighten the self-locking nut.
2. Remove the special tools (MB991237, MB991239) or equivalents, and tighten the self-locking nut to 20 - 25 Nm (14 - 18 ft lbs.).

CAUTION: Do not use an impact wrench.