Shock Assembly: Assembly

NOTE: If the coil spring has been removed from the spring compressor, proceed with the next step, otherwise, proceed with step 3.

Place the coil spring in the compressor following the manufacturers instructions. Install the coil spring in the compressor with the round coil end of the spring facing downward while the flat coil end faces upward.
Compress the coil spring.

Install the shock absorber through the bottom of the coil spring until the lower spring seat contacts the lower end of the coil spring. Rotate the shock until the coil spring end sits squarely against the step built into the lower spring seat. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Coil Spring End Against Seat Step

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1 - SHOCK ABSORBER

2 - COIL SPRING END

3 - STEP IN LOWER SEAT

While holding the shock, collar and jounce bumper upward, install the upper seat on the shock absorber utilizing the cutout in the seat. See Figure.

Position the upper seat on the top of the coil spring so the cutout in the upper seat is not positioned at the upper end of the coil spring. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Upper Seat Positioning

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1 - UPPER SHOCK EYE

2 - CUT-OUT

3 - END OF COIL SPRING

Slowly release the tension from the coil spring by backing off the compressor drive completely. As the tension is relieved, make sure the coil spring, upper and lower seats, and shock absorber align properly.
Push back the spring compressor upper and lower hooks, then remove the shock assembly from the spring compressor.
Install the shock assembly on the vehicle (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/SHOCK - INSTALLATION) .