Removing
NOTE: The description of the removal procedure in this manual may include installation steps.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: Place secure stands under the vehicle.
2. Remove the shock-absorber in gathering with an elastic element. Refer to Procedure: Shock Absorber Spring Assembly (204-02 Rear suspension, Removal and installation).
3. Remove the spring.
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for use for the spring compressor.
Extreme care must be taken when handling a compressed spring.
NOTE: Install this item in the position noted when removed.
4. Remove elements of draft of the shock-absorber.
Installation
1. Install the damper rod dust shield, hard rubber stop and protective boot.
2. Install the spring.
WARNING: Extreme care must be taken when handling a compressed spring.
Install these items in the position marked during removal. Clean mating surfaces of foreign material.
3. Install the angled spring spacer and top support, install the nut, but do not fully tighten it at this stage.
4. Carefully release the spring compression.
5. Tighten the nut. Tightening torque: 80 Nm
6. Install the cover.
7. Establish the shock-absorber in gathering with an elastic element. Refer to Procedure: Shock Absorber Spring Assembly (204-02 Rear suspension, Removal and installation).
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