Repair Procedure: Reassembly

Install the spring lower pad (D) so that the protrusions (A) fit in the holes (C) in the spring lower seat (B).

Fig 1: Spring Lower Pad, Protrusions, Holes And Spring Lower Seat
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Compress coil spring using special tool (09546-26000). Install compressed coil spring into shock absorber.
Information
1. Indicated identification color marks on the coil spring. Pay attention to identification mark and then install them.
2. Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Using Special Tool
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After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring (A) in the upper and lower spring seat grooves (B) correctly, tighten new self-locking nut temporarily.

Fig 3: Upper And Lower Ends Of Coil Spring In Seat Grooves
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Remove the special tool (09546-26000).
Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque

58.8 ~ 68.6 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)