Overview - Steel Spring Shock Absorber
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NOTE:
Welding and straightening work on supporting or wheel carrying components of the suspension is not permitted.
Always replace self-locking nuts.
Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.
Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of motion. Therefore, the threaded connections of the components with bonded rubber bushings should only be tightened when the wheel bearing housing is lifted (curb weight position). Refer to RAISING THE REAR AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
- Nut
- 26 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Support Bearing Cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR STEEL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER, REPAIRING .
- Nut
- 56 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Support Bearing
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR STEEL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER, REPAIRING .
- Shock Absorber Mount
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR STEEL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER, REPAIRING .
- Upper Spring Washer
- Note the installation position. Refer to REAR STEEL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER, REPAIRING .
- Upper Spring Support
- Note the installation position. Refer to REAR STEEL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER, REPAIRING .
- Boot
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR STEEL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER, REPAIRING .
- Note the installation position. Refer to REAR STEEL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER, REPAIRING .
- Stop Buffer
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR STEEL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER, REPAIRING .
- Note the installation position. Refer to REAR STEEL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER, REPAIRING .
- Coil Spring
- Surface of spring coil may not be damaged
- Note the color code. Refer to SPACER ALLOCATION
- Pay attention to the allocation of the spacers. Refer to SPACER ALLOCATION .
- For the allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Note the installation position. Refer to REAR STEEL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER, REPAIRING .
- Lower Spring Support
- Note the installation position. Refer to REAR STEEL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER, REPAIRING .
- Lower Spring Washer
- Note the installation position. Refer to REAR STEEL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER, REPAIRING .
- Spacer
- Note the installed position. Refer to SPACER INSTALLED POSITION .
- Pay attention to the allocation of the spacers. Refer to SPACER ALLOCATION .
- Stop Cap
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR STEEL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER, REPAIRING .
- Spring Plate
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR STEEL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER, REPAIRING .
- Shock Absorber
- For the allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.