WARNING:
Removing/installing the shock absorber and coil spring is dangerous. The shock absorber and coil spring could fly off and cause injury or death, and damage the vehicle.
1. Remove the rear shock absorber and coil spring. (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
|
1 |
Piston rod nut (See Piston Rod Nut Removal Note.) |
|
2 |
Retainer |
|
3 |
Bushing |
|
4 |
Upper spring seat |
|
5 |
Spring seat rubber |
|
6 |
Spacer |
|
7 |
Bushing |
|
8 |
Bound stopper and stopper casing |
|
9 |
Bound stopper |
|
10 |
Collar (See Collar Installation Note.) |
|
11 |
Stopper casing |
|
12 |
Coil spring |
|
13 |
Rear shock absorber |
WARNING:
Before removing the piston rod nut, secure the shock absorber and spring in the SSTs. Otherwise, the shock absorber and spring could fly off under tremendous pressure and cause serious injury or death, or damage to the vehicle.
1. Set the SSTs using cloth to prevent the spring from being damaged.
2. Using the SSTs, compress the coil spring and remove the piston rod nut.
1. Set the coil spring to the SSTs using cloth.
2. Using the SSTs, compress the coil spring.
3. Install the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring seat.
1. Install the collar so that the tapered side is facing downward as shown in the figure.
1. Install the spring seat rubber to the upper spring seat as shown in the figure.
1. Install the coil spring with the lead lower end of the lower spring seat facing the direction shown in the figure.
