Front Damper/Spring Disassembly, Reassembly, and Inspection
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
757584.png Strut Nut Adapter 07AAA-SVAA100
1. Damper/Spring - Exploded View

Exploded View



NOTE:
When compressing the damper spring, use a commercially available strut spring compressor (Branick MST-580A or Model 7200, or equivalent) according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedure.

1. Damper/Spring - Disassemble
1.
Remove the cap (A).
2.
Compress the damper spring.
NOTE: Do not compress the spring more than necessary to remove the nut.
3.
Remove the self-locking nut (A) with the strut nut adapter (B), while holding the damper shaft with a hex wrench (C).
4.
Release the pressure from the strut spring compressor.
5.
Disassemble the damper as shown in the Exploded View.

1. Damper/Spring - Inspect
1.
Reassemble the damper mounting base and the suitable nut.
2.
Compress the damper assembly by hand, and check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension. The damper should extend smoothly and constantly when compression is released. If it does not, the gas is leaking and the damper should be replaced.
3.
Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding during these tests.


NOTE:
When compressing the damper spring, use a commercially available strut spring compressor (Branick MST-580A or Model 7200, or equivalent) according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedure.

1. Damper/Spring - Reassemble
1.
Install the damper spring (A) on the dust cover (B) by aligning the upper end (C) of the damper spring with the ledge portion (D) of the dust cover.
2.
Install all the parts except the self-locking nut and the cap onto the damper unit (A) by referring to the Exploded View.
3.
Compress the damper spring.
NOTE: Do not compress the spring excessively.
4.
Align the raised portion (A) of the lower spring rubber and the hole (B) of the lower spring seat on the damper unit (C).
NOTE: After reassembling the damper/spring, install the dust cover (D) into the damper unit as shown.




Left

Right
5.
Align the angle of the stud (A) on the damper mounting base (B) with the aligning tab (C) on the bottom of the damper unit as shown.
6.
Install the new self-locking nut (A).
7.
Hold the damper shaft using a hex wrench (B), and tighten the self-locking nut using the strut nut adapter (C) to the specified torque.
8.
Remove the damper/spring from the strut spring compressor.
9.
Install the cap (A).