Repair Procedure

How to use this Service Information .

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

1. A.-

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Installation 

   • Push the bump stop (a) and the dust cover (b) into the dent (c) of the damper mounting base securely.
2. B.-

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Installation 

   Specifications 

   Specification
   a	No Clearance

3. C.-

   Sub-Procedure 

   Removal 

   NOTICE: 

   Do not compress the spring more than necessary to remove the nut.

   • Refer to the figure 1.

   Tool Details (Figure 1) 

   Name
   a	Spring Compressor (Commercially Available) or Equivalent Tool
   b	Hex Wrench (Commercially Available)

   Figure 1 

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   Installation 

   NOTICE: 

   Do not compress the spring excessively.

   1. Align the angle of the stud (c) on the damper mounting base with the aligning tab (d) on the bottom of the damper unit.

   Vehicle Directions (Figure 2) 

   Position	Direction
   e	Front

   Specifications (Figure 2 and 3) 

   Standard Value
   f	59 deg.+/-3 deg.

   Figure 2 (Left side) 

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   Figure 3 (Right side) 

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   2. Refer to the figure 4.NOTE: 

   • Make sure that the dust cover (g) is properly positioned into the raised portion (h) of the damper unit. (Figure 4)
   • Make sure that the tab (i) of the lower spring seat rubber is properly installed into the damper uint. (Figure 4)

   Tool Details (Figure 4) 

   Name
   k	Spring Compressor (Commercially Available) or Equivalent Tool
   m	Hex Wrench (Commercially Available)

   Figure 4 

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