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Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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. Apply soapy water to bound bumper.
    CAUTION: Never use machine oil.
  4. Install rubber sheet and mounting insulator to shock absorber.
    CAUTION: Install the mount insulator so that the stud bolt is in the position shown in the figure, below.
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    A

    : LH

    B

    : RH

    SYMBOL

    : Vehicle front (shock absorber lower bolt insertion direction)

    Angle (E)

    : 29.7°
  5. Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then tighten piston rod lock nut with specified torque.
  6. Gradually release a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and remove coil spring.
    CAUTION: Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
  7. Remove the shock absorber attachment [SST: ST35652000 (-)] from shock absorber.
  8. Install the gasket and cap to the mounting insulator.
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