Front Damper/Spring Disassembly, Reassembly, and Inspection: Reassembly

NOTE:

Further information shown below.
When compressing the damper spring, use a commercially available strut spring compressor according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Damper With Torque Specifications

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	Detailed information, notes, and precautions
	Torque: Nm (kgf-m, lbf.ft)
	Replace

Damper Mounting Base - Install

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1. Install the damper spring (A) on the dust cover (B) by aligning the upper end (C) of the damper spring with the ledge portion (D) of the dust cover.

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2. Install all the parts except the self-locking nut and the cap onto the damper unit (A) by referring to the Exploded View.

3. Align the bottom of the damper spring (B) and the stepped part of the lower spring seat (C) on the damper unit.

NOTE:

After reassembling the damper/spring, install the dust cover (D) into the damper unit as shown.

4. Compress the damper spring.

NOTE:

Do not compress the spring excessively.

Left

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Right

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5. Align the angle of the stud (A) on the damper mounting top (B) and the damper bracket (C) as shown.

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6. Install the new self-locking nut (A).

7. Hold the damper shaft using a hex wrench (B), and tighten the self-locking nut using the strut nut adapter (C) and a 17 mm deep socket (D) to the specified torque.

8. Remove the damper/spring from the strut spring compressor.