Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY
1. 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 Special Service Tool (SST) 09727 - 30021, compress the coil spring.

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

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

REASSEMBLY
1. Install lower insulator.
2. Install spring bumper to piston rod.
3. Install coil spring.





a. Using SST 09727 - 30021, compress the coil spring.

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 09727 - 30021.

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