Disassembly and Reassembly

DISASSEMBLY
REMOVE COIL SPRING
a. Install 2 nuts and a bolt to the bracket at the lower side of the shock absorber and secure it in a vise.





b. 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.

c. Remove the cap from the suspension support.





d. Using SST to hold the spring seat, remove the nut.
SST 09729-22031
e. Remove the suspension support, dust seal, spring seat, upper insulator, coil spring, spring bumper and lower insulator.

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 disposing of 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 in the illustration to discharge the gas inside.

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

REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL LOWER INSULATOR ONTO SHOCK ABSORBER
2. INSTALL SPRING BUMPER TO PISTON ROD
3. INSTALL 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 lower seat.





c. Install the upper insulator as shown in the illustration.





d. Install the spring seat to the shock absorber with the "triangle" mark facing to the outside of the vehicle.
e. Install the dust seal and suspension support.





f. Using SST to hold the suspension support, install a new nut.
SST 09729-22031
Torque: 47 Nm (475 kgf-cm, 34 ft. lbs.)
g. Remove the SST.
SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031)





h. Apply MP grease into the suspension support.
i. Install the cap.