Repair Procedures: Reassembly
- Compress coil spring using special tool (09546- 26000).
Install compressed coil spring onto shock absorber.
NOTE:- There are two color marks on the coil spring. One corresponds to model option (see GENERAL INFORMATION - SUSPENSION SYSTEM ), and the other corresponds to load classification. Ensure that the correct parts are being installed.
- Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
- After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
- After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring (A) in the upper and lower spring seat grooves (B) correctly, tighten new self-locking nut temporarily.
- Remove the special tool (09546-26000).
- Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
20 ~ 25N.m (2.0 ~ 2.5kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 18.1lb-ft)
CAUTION: Do not reuse the self-locking nut.