M45x AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2008)
3. Apply soapy water to bound bumper. Insert bound bumper into shock absorber mounting bracket, and then install it to shock absorber together
with rubber seat.
CAUTION: Do not use machine oil.
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Install shock absorber mounting bracket as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
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Coil spring is securely seated in spring mounting groove of rubber seat.
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The bottom part of spring should be at the position of A point of spring seat.
4. Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then tighten piston rod lock nut with specified torque.
5. Gradually release a spring compressor, and remove coil spring.
CAUTION: Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
6. Remove the strut attachment from shock absorber.
Rear Suspension
Disassembly and Assembly