Overhaul
Shock Absorber and Spring AssemblyDisassembly
WARNING: Ensure the spring compressor Safe Working Load (SWL) meets or exceeds the spring rating quoted in the Specifications section.
WARNING: Always follow the spring compressor manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.
3. Install a suitable spring compressor in a vise.
4. Install the shock absorber and spring assembly in the spring compressor.
^ Compress the spring just sufficiently to relieve the spring tension.
5. Remove the shock absorber.
^ Restrain the shock absorber spindle, remove and discard the nut.
^ Remove the upper bush rebound plate and upper bush.
^ Remove the upper mounting assembly.
^ Remove the dust tube and rebound plate assembly.
^ Remove the spring aid.
6. Remove the spring from the spring compressor.
7. Clean and inspect the components for deterioration.
^ To aid reassembly, mark the position of the rubber insulator in relation to the upper mounting plate.
^ Remove the rubber insulator.
^ Remove the spacer.
^ Remove the rebound plate from the dust tube.
Assembly
1. Install the spring in the spring compressor.
^ Make sure the spring is installed with the close coils positioned towards the top of the shock absorber.
2. Install the spring aid.
3. Install the dust tube.
^ Install the rebound plate into the dust tube.
4. Install the shock absorber.
^ Make sure the spring is correctly located in the spring seat.
5. Install the upper mounting.
^ Install the spacer and rubber insulator, making sure the spacer drops over the stud heads and the insulator is aligned with the mark made previously.
^ Install the upper bush and upper bush rebound plate.
^ Install a new nut and tighten to 98 Nm (72 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the shock absorber and spring assembly.