Disassembly
CAUTION: Make sure the safe workload is (SWL) tools for removing springs not lower than the stiffness of the spring specified in section "Specifications".
CAUTION: Be sure to follow the spring remover manufacturer's instructions.
1.
WARNING: Do not work on or under the vehicle if it is only supported by a jack. Always place secure supports under the vehicle.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove shock absorber and spring assembly. For more information, refer to Shock Absorber with Spring (60.30.25/99)
3. Clamp the appropriate spring remover in a vise.
4. Install the shock absorber and spring assembly into the spring remover. Compress the spring to overcome its tension, but no more.
5. Remove shock absorber.
- After fixing the shock absorber axle, unscrew and discard the nut.
- Remove the upper bushing elastic plate and the upper bushing.
- Remove the top support assembly.
- Remove the dust tube and elastic plate assembly.
- Remove the spring accessory.
6. Remove the spring from the spring remover.
7. Clean the parts and check them for wear.
- For ease of reassembly, mark the position of the rubber insulator in relation to the top support plate.
- Remove the rubber insulator.
- Remove the spacer.
- Remove the elastic plate from the dust tube.
Assembly
1. Install the spring into the spring remover. When installing, make sure that the closed coils are directed towards the top of the shock absorber.
2. Install the spring accessory.
3. Install the dust tube. Install the elastic plate into the dust tube.
4. Install shock absorber. Make sure the spring is properly seated in the spring seat.
5. Install the top support.
- Install the spacer and rubber insulator, ensuring that the spacer rests on the stud heads and the insulator is aligned with the previously made mark.
- Install the top bushing and the top bushing elastic plate.
- Fit new nut and tighten to 98 Nm.
6. Install shock absorber and spring assembly. For more information, refer to Shock Absorber with Spring (60.30.25/99)
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