Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly: Notes

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Special Service Tool (SST)

49 T034 1A0
Coil spring compressor set

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Replacement Part

Piston rod nut

Quantity: 1

Location of use: Front shock absorber

Oil and Chemical Type

Rubber grease

Type: NIPPON GREASE RUBBER GREASE

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.

Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
After replacing any of the following parts, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
- Front shock absorber
- Coil spring

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring

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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 .)