Front Shock Absorber: Reassembly

INSTALL LOWER INSULATOR ONTO SHOCK ABSORBER
INSTALL SPRING BUMPER TO PISTON ROD

Fig 1: Installing Spring Bumper To Piston Rod
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INSTALL COIL SPRING AND SUSPENSION SUPPORT
1. Using SST, compress the coil spring.
  SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031)
  
  HINT:
  
  To prevent the coil spring from being damaged, wind vinyl tape around the coil spring.
  
  NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench which will damage the SST.
  
  Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Using Special Tool
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2. Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.
  HINT:
  
  Fit the lower end of the coil spring to the gap of the lower spring seat.
3. Align the tab of spring upper seat with the tabs of the upper insulator.
4. Install the spring upper seat with upper insulator to the shock absorber with the OUT mark facing the outside of the vehicle.
5. Install the dust seal and suspension support.
6. Using SST to hold the spring upper seat, install a new nut.
  SST 09729-22031
  
  Torque: 47 N.m (475 kgf.cm, 34 ft.lbf)
7. Remove the SST.
  SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031)
  
  Fig 3: Installing Spring Upper Seat With Upper Insulator To Shock Absorber With OUT MARK
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  Fig 4: Installing Nut Using Special Tool
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8. Pack the suspension support with MP grease.
9. Install the cap.
  
  Fig 5: Packing Suspension Support With MP Grease
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