Sephia GS Sedan L4-1.8L (1997)
1. Secure the mounting block in a vise.
NOTICE: Use protective plates to cover the jaws of the vise.
2. Loosen the piston retaining nut a few turns.
NOTICE: Do not remove the nut.
3. Compress the coil spring with the Special Service Tool (SST) (or equivalent).
4. Remove the retaining nut.
5. Remove the mounting block, noting its orientation. Remove the coil spring.
INSPECTION
Visually inspect each part and replace as necessary.
1. Check for the following and replace the strut if necessary:
a. Attach a handle to the piston rod, and then collapse and expand the strut at least three times.
b. Verify that the operational force is smooth, continuous, and does not change with each stroke.
c. Verify that there is no unusual noise from within the strut.
ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, refer to ASSEMBLY NOTE.
ASSEMBLY NOTE:
