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Electronically-Controlled Damper Model

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CAUTION:
  • When installing the coil spring compressor to the coil spring rear, follow the operation manual accompanied with the coil spring compressor during operation. 
  • Do not use an impact wrench to compress the coil spring rear. 
  1. Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring rear.
  2. Remove the mount shock absorber rear.
    NOTE:

    <Example of coil spring compressor installation> 

    The installing position of coil spring compressor varies depending on the coil spring rear shape and winding number. 

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    1. Using a hexagon wrench, prevent the piston rod of shock absorber COMPL rear from turning.
    2. Using the ST, remove the self-locking nut.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399FG000)

    3. Remove the mount shock absorber rear from the shock absorber COMPL rear.
  3. Remove the dust cover rear and the rubber seat UPR.
  4. Gradually decrease the compression pressure of the coil spring compressor, and remove the coil spring rear.
  5. Remove the helper rear from the mount shock absorber rear.
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