Sephia GS Sedan L4-1.8L (1997)
1. Secure the shock absorber in a vise.
NOTICE: Use protective plates to cover the jaws of the vise.
2. Compress the coil spring with the SST (or equivalent).
3. Install the coil spring, locating the bottom end of the spring into the recess of the lower seat.
4. Install the rebound stopper.
5. Apply rubber lubricant to the rebound stopper and the upper spring seat contact surface.
6. Install the upper spring isolator and the upper spring seat.
7. Install the mounting block, pointing the direction indicator at its original location.
8. Install the washer and then install and slightly tighten the piston retaining nut.
9. Carefully loosen and remove the SST (or equivalent).
NOTICE: Verify that the coil spring is correctly seated in the upper and lower seats.
10. Secure the mounting block in a vise.
11. Tighten the piston retaining nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 41-50 ft. lbs. (55-68 Nm)
12. Install the cap over the nut.
