Repair procedures: Reassembly
- Install the spring lower pad (D) so that the protrusions (A) fit in the holes (C) in the spring lower seat (B).
- Compress coil spring using special tool (09546-26000).
Install compressed coil spring into shock absorber.
NOTE:- Two identification marks are indicated on the coil spring (see
GENERAL INFORMATION (SUSPENSION SYSTEM)
).
One mark follows the model option, and the other mark follows load classification.
Pay attention to distinguish between the two marks and then install them.
- Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
- Two identification marks are indicated on the coil spring (see
GENERAL INFORMATION (SUSPENSION SYSTEM)
).
One mark follows the model option, and the other mark follows load classification.
- 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.
- Remove the special tool (09546-26000).
- Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
50 ~ 70 Nm (5 ~7 kgf.m, 36 ~ 50 lb-ft)