Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring: Reassembly

INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
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 SST.
  
  HINT:
  
  The coil spring can also be installed/removed using the hydraulic spring compressor.
  
  Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring
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2. Fit the coil spring end into the recessed part of the shock absorber assy lower seat.
  
  Fig 2: Fitting Coil Spring End Into Recessed Part Of Shock Absorber Assy Lower Seat
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3. Fit the rear coil spring insulator upper to the rear spring front bracket.
4. Install the rear No. 1 spring bumper, rear suspension support, rear spring front bracket, No. 1 cushion and No. 1 cushion washer.
  NOTE:
  - Install the rear spring front bracket so that it is aligned with the shock absorber lower bush, as shown in Fig 3.
  - Install the No. 1 cushion washer with the protruding portion facing down.
    
    Fig 3: Installing Rear Spring Front Bracket So That It Is Aligned With Shock Absorber Lower Bush
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5. Use a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench to fix the shock absorber piston rod and tighten the nut.
  Torque: 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: Sufficiently insert the hexagon wrench.
  
  Fig 4: Fixing Shock Absorber Piston Rod And Tightening Nut
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6. Release SST and remove it from the coil spring.
  NOTE:
  - Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
  - Remove SST while confirming the direction of the rear spring front bracket.