DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY



Disassembly steps
<<A>>
 >>C<<
 1.
 Self-locking nut


2.
 Plate


3.
 Upper bush


4.
 Collar

>>B<<
 5.
 Spring bracket assembly


6.
 Spring upper pad


7.
 Upper bush


8.
 Cup assembly


9.
 Helper rubber

>>A<<
 10.
 Coil spring


11.
 Spring lower pad


12.
 Shock absorber assembly

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

<<A>> SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL

1.
caution
  • Install special tool arm set (MB991238) evenly, and so that the maximum length will be attained within the installation range.
  • Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt of special tool spring compressor body (MB991237), otherwise the special tool will break.
Use following special tools to compress the coil spring.

  • Spring compressor body (MB991237)
  • Arm set (MB991238)

2.
warning Do not use an impact wrench to remove the self-locking nut. Vibration of the impact wrench will cause special tools (MB991237 and MB991238) to slip and cause personal injury.
Use following special tools to secure the shock absorber, and then remove the self-locking nut.

  • Wrench (MB991681)
  • Socket (MB992047)

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< COIL SPRING INSTALLATION

1.
caution
  • Do not tighten the special tool bolt too tight. The tool will be broken if the bolt is tightened over the allowable torque 74 N·m.
  • Install the special tools evenly, and so that the maximum length will be attained within the installation range.
  • Do not use an impact wrench, as it will cause the bolt of the special tool to be seized.
Install the special tools same as its removal and compress the coil spring to install to the shock absorber.

  • Spring compressor body (MB991237)
  • Arm set (MB991238)

2.Align the coil spring lower end with the shock absorber spring seat stepped part.

>>B<< SPRING BRACKET ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

install the spring bracket assembly which faces the shock absorber as shown in the illustration.

>>C<< SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION
1.Tighten the self-locking nut loosely.

2.
caution Do not use an impact wrench, as it will cause the bolt of the special tool to be seized.
Install the special tools same as its removal and compress the coil spring to install to the shock absorber.

  • Spring compressor body (MB991237)
  • Arm set (MB991238)

3.Using following special tools tighten the self-locking nut.

  • Wrench (MB991681)
  • Socket (MB992047)
Tightening torque : 25 ± 5 N · m