Damper/Spring Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly: Reassembly

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Install the damper spring (A) on the upper spring mounting cushion (B), then align the upper end (C) of the damper spring with the cushion stop (D) or the cushion end (E).

Fig 1: Aligning Upper End Of Damper Spring With Cushion Stop Or Cushion End - Without Active Damper System
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Fig 2: Aligning Upper End Of Damper Spring With Cushion Stop Or Cushion End - With Active Damper System
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Compress the damper spring.
Install the tab (A) on the lower spring seat (B) in the locating hole (C) on the damper unit (D).

Fig 3: Identifying Tab, Lower Spring Seat, Locating Hole, Damper Unit, Lower End And Stepped Part - Without Active Damper System
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Fig 4: Identifying Tab, Lower Spring Seat, Locating Hole, Damper Unit, Lower End And Stepped Part - With Active Damper System
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Align the lower end (E) of the damper spring with the stepped part (F) of the lower spring seat.
Install all the parts except the damper mounting washer and self-locking nut onto the damper unit (A) by referring to the Exploded View.

Fig 5: Installing Damper Mounting Washer And Self-Locking Nut Onto Damper Unit
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Compress the damper spring using a strut spring compressor. Do not compress the spring excessively.
Align the angle of the stud (A) on the damper mounting base (B) and the damper bracket (C) as shown.

Fig 6: Aligning Angle Of Stud On Damper Mounting Base And Damper Bracket - Without Active Damper System
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Fig 7: Aligning Angle Of Stud On Damper Mounting Base And Damper Bracket - With Active Damper System
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Install the damper mounting washer (A) and a new self-locking nut (B).

Fig 8: Installing Damper Mounting Washer And Self-Locking Nut With Torque Specifications
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Hold the damper shaft (C) using a hex wrench or TORX wrench (D), and tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.