Electronically-Controlled Damper Model

CAUTION:

For the non-reusable parts, always use new parts.
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.

Before assembly, check each part. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>REAR SHOCK ABSORBER>INSPECTION .
Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring rear.

Install by aligning the edge surface of the coil spring rear with the stopper portion of the lower side spring seat.

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Install the helper rear to the mount shock absorber rear.
Set the dust cover rear and the rubber seat UPR to the upper end of the coil spring rear.
Fully pull up the piston rod in the upward direction.

Install the mount shock absorber rear.

Temporarily install the mount shock absorber rear with new self-locking nuts.

NOTE: Position the mount shock absorber as shown in the figure.

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A	LH side
B	RH side
(a)	Front side of vehicle
(b)	Vehicle outside
(c)	10°±5°
(d)	End portion of coil spring rear
(e)	Identification paint (Install with the paint facing the vehicle inside.)

Using a hexagon wrench, prevent the piston rod of shock absorber COMPL rear from turning.
Using the ST, tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.
Preparation tool:

ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399FG000)

Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Loosen the coil spring compressor while being careful that the coil spring rear and the spring seat seating surface are not misaligned.