Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring: Reassembly

INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Install the insulator lower, as shown in the illustration.
2. Install the spring bumper.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Front Coil Spring Insulator
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3. Using SST, compress the coil spring.
  SST 09727-30021
  
  NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
  
  Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring
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4. Install the coil spring to the rear shock absorber.
  HINT:
  - Fit the lower end of the rear coil spring into the gap of the lower seat.
  - If the rear coil spring is compressed at an angle, using 2 SST will make the work easier.
  Fig 3: Installing Coil Spring To Rear Shock Absorber
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5. Install the LH support suspension.
  NOTE: Align the notches of the piston rod and the LH support suspension as shown in the illustration before installing the LH support suspension.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Match Mark On Notches Of Piston Rod And LH Support Suspension
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6. Align the LH support suspension with the shock absorber lower bracket, as shown in the illustration.
  HINT:
  
  Set the LH support suspension so that the protruding part of the LH support suspension faces outside.
  
  Fig 5: Aligning LH Support Suspension With Shock Absorber Lower Bracket
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7. Install the collar to the piston rod.
8. Temporarily install a new nut.
9. Remove SST.
  HINT:
  
  After removing SST, recheck the direction of the LH support suspension.
Fig 6: Installing Collar To Piston Rod
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