Damper/Spring Replacement: Reassembly
- Install all the parts except the damper mounting washer and self-locking nut onto the damper unit by referring to the Exploded View. Align the bottom of the spring (A) and the stepped part of the lower spring seat (B).
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- Align the mark (C) on the upper spring seat with the spring mounting cushion as shown. And install the damper assembly on commercially available strut spring compressor (D).
- Compress the damper spring with the spring compressor. Do not compress the spring excessively.
- Install the damper mounting washer (A) and a new self-locking nut (B).
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- Hold the damper rod using a hex wrench (C), and tighten the self-locking nut.