Rio L4-1.5L (2001)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Disassembly and Assembly
Disassembly
1. Secure the mounting block in a vise.
Caution Use protective plates in the jaws of the vise
2. Loosen the piston rod nut a few turns. Do not remove it.
Caution Do not remove the nut.
3. Use the SST or equivalent, and compress the spring to unload the strut.
4. Remove the strut nut and lockwasher.
5. Remove the strut mounting block and plate.
6. Remove the bearing from the strut rod.
7. Remove the spring seat, seat rubber and spring.
8. Slide the bump stopper off the strut.