FX50 AWD V8-5.0L (VK50VE) (2009)
FRONT COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Never damage shock absorber piston rod when removing components from shock absorber.
1. Remove shock absorber arm. (With continuous damping control)
2. Install shock absorber attachment (A) [SST: ST35652000 ( -
)] to shock absorber and secure it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing the shock absorber attachment to shock absorber, wrap a shop cloth around shock absorber to protect it from damage.
3. Using a spring compressor (A) (commercial service tool), compress coil spring between rubber seat and shock absorber until coil spring with a
spring compressor is free.
CAUTION:
Be sure a spring compressor is securely attached coil spring. Compress coil spring
4. Make sure coil spring with a spring compressor between rubber seat and shock absorber is free. And then remove piston rod lock nut while
securing the piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn.
5. Remove mounting seal, shock absorber mounting bracket, rubber seat, bound bumper from shock absorber.
6. After removing coil spring with a spring compressor, then gradually release a spring compressor.
CAUTION:
Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
7. Remove the shock absorber attachment from shock absorber.
ASSEMBLY
1. Install shock absorber attachment (A) [SST: ST35652000 ( - )] to shock absorber and secure it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing the shock absorber attachment to shock absorber, wrap a shop cloth around shock absorber to protect it from damage.
2. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto shock absorber.
CAUTION:
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Install with the large-diameter side (A) facing up and the small-diameter side (B) facing down.