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Disassembly And Assembly: Assembly

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CAUTION:

Never damage shock absorber piston rod when installing components from shock absorber.

  1. Install shock absorber attachment [SST: ST35652000 (-)] to shock absorber and secure it in a vise.
    CAUTION:

    When installing the shock absorber attachment to shock absorber, wrap a shop cloth around shock absorber to protect it from damage.

  2. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto shock absorber.
    CAUTION:
    • Install with the large-diameter side (A) facing up and the small-diameter side (B) facing down.
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    • Be sure a spring compressor is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
  3. Install the shock absorber mounting bracket and rubber seat.
  4. Apply soapy water to bound bumper.
    CAUTION:

    Never use machine oil.

  5. Insert bound bumper into shock absorber mounting bracket, and then install it to shock absorber together with rubber seat.
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    WHITE-1 Shock absorber mounting bracket  
    MARU-A-W Right side MARU-B-W Left side MARU-C-W Coil spring lower end position
    ARROW : Vehicle front  
    • Install the shock absorber mounting bracket as shown in the illustration.
      Angle (a) : 35.4°
    • Check that the lower end of the coil spring MARU-C-W is positioned at the spring lower seat of the shock absorber.
  6. Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then tighten piston rod lock nut with specified torque.
    CAUTION:

    Never reuse piston rod lock nut.

  7. Gradually release a spring compressor, and remove coil spring.
    CAUTION:

    Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.

  8. Remove the shock absorber attachment from shock absorber.
  9. Install the mounting seal to shock absorber mounting bracket.
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