MPV LX V6-2.5L DOHC (2000)
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Inspect the front wheel alignment. If not as specified, adjust the front wheel alignment.
PISTON ROD NUT REMOVAL NOTE
Warning Removing the piston rod nut is dangerous. The shock absorber and spring could fly off under tremendous pressure and cause
serious injury or death. Secure the shock absorber in the SSTs before removing the piston rod nut.
1. Protect the coil spring using a piece of cloth, then set the Special Service Tools (SSTs).
2. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs, and remove the piston rod nut.
BOUND STOPPER INSTALLATION NOTE
1. Apply grease to the contact surface between the bound stopper and the dust boot.
DUST BOOT INSTALLATION NOTE
1. Apply grease to the contact surface between the dust boot and the upper spring seat.
COIL SPRING INSTALLATION NOTE
1. Temporarily install the coil spring, upper spring seat rubber and upper spring seat on the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is
seated on the step of the lower spring seat.
