Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly: Assembly

1.

Install the lower spring seat, jounce bumper and dust boot onto the shock absorber.

2.

Position the shock and spring assembly in a suitable spring compressor.

3.

Install the spring, shock absorber upper mount and spring upper seat.

4.

Align the notch on the upper mount with the center of the shock absorber lower mount.

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5.

Compress the spring enough to relieve the tension on the shock and spring assembly.

6.

Position the end of spring within 0-10 mm (0-0.39 in) of the upper spring mount.

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7.

NOTE: Before tightening the shock absorber rod nut, position the end of the spring within 0-10 mm (0-0.39 in) of the step on the lower spring mount.

NOTE: Use the holding feature to prevent the shock absorber rod from turning while installing the nut.

Install the new shock absorber rod nut.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

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8.

Release the tension on the shock and spring assembly.

9.

Install the shock absorber and spring assembly. For additional information, refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly .