Protege LX L4-1489cc 1.5L DOHC MFI (1998)
Piston Rod Nut (7)
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 Special Service Tool (SST) before removing the piston-rod nut.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the front shock absorber, use protective plates in the jaws of the vise.
1. Secure the front shock absorber in a vise.
2. Loosen the nut several turns, but do not remove it.
3. Assemble the SSTs.
4. Secure the shock absorber in the SSTs.
5. Compress the coil spring by using the SSTs and remove the nut.
Coil Spring Installation Note (14)
1. Temporarily assemble the upper rubber spring seat, the upper spring seat, and coil spring to the shock absorber as shown.
2. Mark the upper rubber spring seat, the upper spring seat, and coil spring for proper reassembly.
3. Align the marks of the upper spring seat and coil spring. Protect the upper spring seat and the coil spring with a piece of cloth, then assemble
the SSTs.
