Front Shock Absorber: Reassembly

INSTALL SPRING BUMPER TO PISTON ROD

Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring Using SST
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INSTALL COIL SPRING
1. Using SST, compress the coil spring.
  SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031)
  
  NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
2. Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.
  HINT:
  
  Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the gap of the spring lower seat.
3. Install the upper insulator.
4. Install the spring seat to the shock absorber.
  HINT:
  
  Align the piston rod notch and the spring seat hole.
5. Install the dust seal and suspension support.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Nut Using A Screwdriver
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6. Using a screwdriver to hold the suspension support, install a new nut.
  Torque: 51 N.m (520 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf)
  
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver before use.
  
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the spring seat.
7. Remove the SST.
  SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031)
8. Apply MP grease into the suspension support.
9. Install the cap.
Fig 3: Applying MP Grease Into Suspension Support
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