Front Damper/Spring: Reassembly

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.

Damper/Spring - Reassemble

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1. Install the damper spring (A) on the dust cover (B) by aligning the upper end (C) of the damper spring with the ledge portion (D) of the dust cover.

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2. Install all the parts except the self-locking nut and the cap onto the damper unit (A) by referring to the Exploded View.

3. Compress the damper spring.

NOTE: Do not compress the spring excessively.

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4. Align the bottom of the damper spring (A) and the stepped part of the spring lower rubber (B) on the damper unit.

NOTE: After reassembling the damper/spring, install the dust cover (C) into the damper unit as shown.

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5. Align the angle of the stud (A) on the damper mounting base (B) and the damper bracket (C) as shown.

Fig 1: Self-Locking Nut With Torque Specifications

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6. Install the new self-locking nut (A).

7. Hold the damper shaft using a hex wrench (B), and tighten the self-locking nut using the strut nut adapter (C) to the specified torque.

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

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9. Install the cap (A).