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Repair Procedure

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  1. A.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Installation 

    • Push the bump stop (a) and the dust cover (b) into the dent (c) of the damper mounting base securely.
  2. B.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Installation 

    Specifications 

    Specification
    a No Clearance
  3. C.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    Removal 

    NOTICE: 

    Do not compress the spring more than necessary to remove the nut.

    Figure 1 

    • Refer to the figure 1.

    Tool Details (Figure 1) 

    Name
    a Strut Spring Compressor (Commercially Available)
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    Installation 

    NOTICE: 

    Do not compress the spring excessively.

    1. Align the angle of the stud (b) on the damper mounting base with the aligning tab (c) on the bottom of the damper unit.

    Specifications (Figure 2 and 3) 

    Standard Value
    d 78.4 deg.+/-3 deg.

    Figure 2 (Left side) 

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    Figure 3 (Right side) 

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    Figure 4 

    2. Refer to the figure 4.

    NOTE:  Make sure that the dust cover (e) is properly positioned into the raised portion (f) of the damper unit. (Figure 4)

    Tool Details (Figure 4) 

    Name
    g Strut Spring Compressor (Commercially Available)
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