Disassembly
- Remove the strut and spring assembly.
- WARNING: Always wear safety goggles when using a spring compressor.
Mount the assembly in a suitable holding fixture and use Strut Spring Compressor Master Set to compress the front coil spring.
- Remove the shock absorber piston rod nut and remove the front shock absorber upper mounting bracket.
- Remove the (A) bound stopper, (B) dust boot, (C) rubber spring seat, (D) spring, (E) upper spring seat, and (F) thrust bearing.
Assembly
- NOTE: New fasteners must be used when old fasteners are loosened and/or removed.
NOTE: Ensure that an alignment is performed any time the strut and spring assembly or the front shock absorber mounting bracket bolts are loosened.
NOTE: Be sure the spring is properly seated in the insulator.
To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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