FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for Sport Package): Reassembly

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER LH 
   1. Install the insulator lower to the shock absorber.
      Fig 1: Installing Insulator Lower To Shock Absorber

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2. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER LH 
   1. Install the spring bumper to the shock absorber.
3. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LH 
   1. Using SST, compress the coil spring.

      SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031) 

      Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Using SST

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      HINT:

      To prevent the coil spring from being damaged, wind vinyl tape around the coil spring.

      NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench which will damage SST.
   2. Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.

      HINT:

      Fit the lower end of the coil spring to the gap of the lower spring seat.

4. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER LH 
   1. Install the insulator upper to the shock absorber.
5. INSTALL STRUT MOUNTING BEARING LH 
   1. Install the mounting bearing to the insulator upper.
6. INSTALL COLLAR 
   1. Install the collar to the suspension support side.
7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUBASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Install the suspension support to the shock absorber.
8. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT 
   1. Using SST to hold the spring upper seat, install a new nut.

      SST 09729-22031 

   2. Remove SST.

      SST 09727-30021 (09727-00021, 09727-00031) 

      NOTE: When removing SST, make sure that the suspension support is not in an inclined position, as the bearing may come apart.
      Fig 3: Installing Nut Using SST To Holding Spring Upper Seat

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9. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER LH 
   1. Install the dust cover to the shock absorber.
10. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT PLATE LH 
    1. Install the support plate to the shock absorber with coil spring.