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FRONT SUSPENSION (STRUT) - Assembly Note: When using SST (49 T034 1A0) (continued)

R-16prose procedure
Continued from R-15

When using SST (49 T034 1A0) (continued)

  1. 3
    Install the rubber spring seat to the upper spring seat.
  2. 4
    Align the marks of the upper spring seat and coil spring. Protect the upper spring seat and the coil spring with a piece of cloth; then assemble the SSTs.
  3. 5
    Use the SSTs to compress the spring.
    Illustration of compressing the coil spring with SST 49 T034 1A0 mounted vertically, a hand turning the compressor screw, and a downward arrow. SST parts labelled 49 T034 101, 49 T034 104, 49 T034 103, 49 T034 102.
  4. 6
    Install the bound stopper.
  5. 7
    Install the dust cover.
  6. 8
    Install the shock absorber, fitting the end of the coil into the step of the lower seat.
    Detail of the lower spring seat showing the STEP OF THE LOWER SEAT and the END OF THE COIL fitting into it.
  7. 9
    Install the mounting block facing the direction indicator as shown.
    Mounting block top view (DIRECTION INDICATOR, LOWER BRACKET, MOUNTING BLOCK labelled) above the assembly illustration of the shock absorber in SST 49 T034 1A0 on engine stand 49 0107 680A, with parts 49 T034 104, 49 T034 101, 49 T034 105, 49 T034 103 labelled. Shows mounting-block direction-indicator orientation.
  8. 10
    Tighten the nut several turns.
  9. 11
    Remove the SSTs.
  10. 12
    Verify that the lower coil of the spring is seated on the step of the lower seat.
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