Overview - Suspension Strut Coil Spring

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Suspension Strut Coil Spring

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1. Protective Cover
2. Stop Buffer
3. Coil Spring
4. Spring Support
5. Strut Mount
   • Installation position. Refer to Fig 2.
6. Nut
   • 50 Nm
   • Always replace after removing
7. Cap
   • Installation position. Refer to Fig 3.
8. Cap
9. Backing Plate
10. Lower Spring Plate
11. Shock Absorber
    • Because of different shock absorber valve systems, only install new shock absorbers from the same manufacturer on both axles, if possible.
    • Removing and Installing. Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT, SERVICING .
12. Nut
    • Tightening specification. Refer to -Item  ) OVERVIEW - SUSPENSION STRUT AND UPPER CONTROL ARM - List Item: Nut.
13. Shock Absorber Fork
    • Removing and Installing. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER FORK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
14. Bracket
    • For brake hose
15. Bolt
    • Always replace after removing

Suspension Strut Coil Spring Installation Position 

Fig 2: Suspension Strut Coil Spring Installation Position

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• The strut mount positioning pin -1- must engage in the hole -2- in the suspension strut tower -arrow-.

Coil Spring Cap Installation Position 

Fig 3: Coil Spring Cap Installation Position

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• The opening -2- of the cap must be flush with the strut mount positioning pin -1- -arrow-.