Rear Damper/Spring Disassembly, Reassembly, and Inspection: Reassembly

NOTE:

Further information shown below.
When compressing the damper spring, use a commercially available strut spring compressor according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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	Detailed information, notes, and precautions
	Torque: Nm (kgf-m, lbf.ft)
	Replace

Damper Mounting Base - Install

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1. Install all the parts except the damper mounting washer and the self-locking nut onto the damper unit by referring to the Exploded View.

2. Compress the damper spring.

NOTE:

Do not compress the spring excessively.

3. Align the lower end (A) of the damper spring with the stepped part (B) of the dust cover lower mount and the lower spring seat on the damper unit.

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4. Align the angle of the bolt hole (A) on the damper mounting base (B) with the bottom (C) of the damper unit as shown.

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5. Install the damper mounting washer (A).

6. Loosely install the new self-locking nut (B).

7. Hold the damper shaft with a hex wrench (C), and tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.

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