Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly: Notes

WARNING:

• Removing/installing the front shock absorber and coil spring is dangerous. The front shock absorber and coil spring could fly off and cause serious injury or death, and damage the vehicle.

1. Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Components With Torque Specification

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Cap
2	Piston rod nut (See Piston Rod Nut Removal Note .)
3	Mounting rubber (See Mounting Rubber Installation Note .)
4	Bearing
5	Dust boot
6	Bound stopper
7	Lower spring seat
8	Front shock absorber
9	Coil spring (See Coil Spring Installation Note .)