Overhaul

Front Suspension


COIL SPRING AND STRUT


Disassembly and Assembly


DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
Do not damage strut piston rod when removing components from strut assembly.





1. Install Tool (A) to strut and secure it in a vise.

Tool number : ST35652000 ( - )


CAUTION:
When installing the Tool to strut, wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect it from damage.





2. Using tool, compress coil spring between strut mounting bearing and spring lower seat (on strut) until coil spring is free.

CAUTION:
Be sure the tool is securely attached to the coil spring before compressing coil spring.
3. Make sure coil spring with tool between strut mounting bearing and spring lower seat (strut) is free. Then remove piston rod lock nut while securing the piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn.
4. Remove strut mounting insulator, strut mounting bearing, coil spring with tool, dust cover, bound bumper, and coil spring insulator from strut.
5. After removing coil spring with spring compressor, gradually release the spring compressor.

CAUTION:
Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
6. Remove the tool from strut.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Strut Inspection
Check the following:
- Strut for deformation, cracks or damage, and replace it if necessary.
- Piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion, and replace it if necessary.
- For oil leakage, and replace it if necessary.

Strut Mounting Insulator and Rubber Parts Inspection
Check strut mounting insulator for cracks and rubber parts for wear. Replace it if malfunction is detected.

Coil Spring Inspection
Check coil spring for cracks, wear or damage, and replace it if necessary.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
Do not damage strut piston rod when installing components to strut.





1. Install the Tool (A) to strut and secure it in a vise.

Tool number : ST35652000 ( - )


CAUTION:
When installing the Tool to strut, wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect it from damage.
2. Install lower insulator.





3. Compress coil spring using tool, and install it onto strut.

CAUTION:
- Face tube side of coil spring downward. Align the lower end to spring lower seat as shown.





- Be sure tool is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
4. Install bound bumper, dust cover and upper insulator.
5. Attach strut mounting bearing and strut mounting insulator.





- Installation position of strut mounting insulator as shown.
6. Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then tighten piston rod lock nut to specified torque.
7. Gradually release tool, and remove coil spring.

CAUTION:
While loosening make sure tool position does not move.
8. Remove the tool from strut.