Suspension (page 2 of 7)

1. A Damper mounting base
2. B Suspension mount plate
3. C Paint marks
4. D Holder
5. E Spring compressor
6. F Damper
7. Install the damper on the spring compressor by holding the bottom of the damper, and loosely install the holder and bolts.
8. Install the suspension mount plate on the spring compressor.
9. Support the spring compressor with damper on the vice, then tighten the damper holder bolts securely.

CAUTION: Do not over tighten the bolts.

4. Mark the damper case and the spring compressor holder with paint as shown.
5. Mark the mount plate and the spring compressor, and mount plate and damper mounting base with paint as shown.

1. A Self – locking nut
2. B Hex wrench
3. C Damper shaft
4. D Compressor nuts

6. Compress the damper by tightening the compressor nuts until the self – locking nut is raised from the seated washer.

Note: Turn each compressor nut gradually and equally to avoid tilting the mount plate.

7. Hold the damper shaft using a hex wrench and remove the self – locking nut.
8. Loosen the compressor nuts, then remove the suspension mount plate.