Front Damper/Spring Disassembly, Reassembly, and Inspection
1. Damper/Spring - Exploded View

Exploded View



NOTE:
When compressing the damper spring, use a commercially available strut spring compressor according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedure.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for USA and Canada models.

1. Damper/Spring - Disassemble
1.
Compress the damper spring.
NOTE: Do not compress the spring more than necessary to remove the nut.
2.
Remove the nut (A) while holding the damper shaft with a hex wrench (B).
3.
Release the pressure from the strut spring compressor.
4.
Disassemble the damper as shown in the Exploded View.


NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for USA and Canada models.

1. Damper/Spring - Inspect
1.
Install the nut on the damper shaft end, and set the socket wrench and T-handle on the nut.
2.
Compress the damper assembly by hand, and check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension. The damper should extend smoothly and constantly when compression is released. If it does not, the gas is leaking and the damper should be replaced.
3.
Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding during these tests.


NOTE:
When compressing the damper spring, use a commercially available strut spring compressor according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedure.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for USA and Canada models.

1. Damper/Spring - Reassemble
1.
Install the upper spring seat (A) to the upper spring seat clip (B).
NOTE: Make sure to securely set the upper spring seat to the hook (C) on the spring seat clip.
2.
Install the bump stop (D) and the dust cover (E) to the upper spring seat.

NOTE: Push the bump stop and the dust cover into the dent (F) of the upper spring seat securely.
3.
Install the damper spring (A) on the upper spring seat clip (B) by aligning the upper end (C) of the damper spring with the ledge portion (D) of the upper spring seat clip.

4.
Install the spring seat rubber on the damper spring.
5.
Compress the damper spring.
NOTE: Do not compress the spring excessively.
6.
Install all the parts except the nut and the damper mounting bearing onto the damper unit (A) by referring to the Exploded View.
7.
Align the raised portion (A) of the spring seat rubber and the hole (B) of the lower spring seat on the damper unit (C).
NOTE: After reassembling the damper/spring, install the dust cover (D) into the damper unit as shown (Mexico models).
8.
Install the damper bearing onto the damper shaft.
9.
Compress the damper spring until the position (A) of the damper shaft (B) comes in contact with the damper bearing.
NOTE: Do not compress the spring excessively.
10.
Install the nut (C).
11.
Hold the damper shaft with a hex wrench (D), and tighten the nut to the specified torque.

12.
Remove the damper/spring from the strut spring compressor.