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After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring(A) in the upper and lower spring seat grooves(B) correctly, tighten new self-locking nut temporarily.
Compress coil spring using special tool (09546- 26000).
Install compressed coil spring onto shock absorber.
There are two clolor marks on the coil spring. One corresponds to model option (see page SS-2), and the other corresponds to load classification. Ensure that the correct parts are being installed.
Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring(A) in the upper and lower spring seat grooves(B) correctly, tighten new self-locking nut temporarily.
Remove the special tool(09546-26000).
Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf·m, lb-ft) :
20 ~ 25 (2.0 ~ 2.5, 14.5 ~ 18.1)
Do not reuse the self-locking nut.
