Rear Damper/Spring Disassembly, Inspection, And Reassembly

Rear Damper/Spring Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly

Exploded View





NOTE:

- When compressing the damper spring, use a commercially available strut spring compressor (Branick MST-580A or Model 7200 or equivalent) according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedure.

Disassembly

1. Compress the damper spring, then remove the self-locking nut (A) while holding the damper shaft (B) with a hex wrench (C). Do not compress the spring more than is necessary to remove the nut.





2. Release the pressure from the strut spring compressor, then disassemble the damper as shown in the Exploded View.

Inspection

1. Reassemble all the parts, except for the damper spring.

2. Compress the damper assembly by hand, and check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension. The damper should extend smoothly and constantly when compression is released. If it does not, the gas is leaking and the damper should be replaced.





3. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding during these tests.

Reassembly

1. Compress the damper spring with the strut spring compressor.

2. Install all the parts except the damper mounting washer and the self-locking nut onto the damper unit by referring to the Exploded View. Align the bottom of the damper spring (A) and the stepped part of the lower spring seat (B) on the damper unit.






3. Align the angle of the strut bolt (A) on the damper mounting base (B) as shown so that the indent mark (C) on it is toward the inside of the vehicle.

Left





Right





4. Install the damper mounting washer (A) and a new self-locking nut (B).





5. Hold the damper shaft with a hex wrench (C), and tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.

6. Remove the damper/spring from the strut spring compressor.