MPV LX 2WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1998)
2. Loosen the piston rod 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 piston rod nut.
Coil Spring Installation Note
1. Temporarily assemble the spring upper seat, spring seat, and coil spring to the shock absorber so that the flat part of the shock absorber rod fits
into the upper seat as shown.
2. Mark 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.