Suspension (page 5 of 7)

1. A Damper mounting base
2. B Suspension mount plate
3. C Compressor nuts
4. D Spring lower seat
5. E Paint marks
6. F Holder
7. G Spring compressor

1. Install the damper on the spring compressor by aligning the marks on the damper case and the spring compressor holder.

Note: If a new damper is to be installed, mark it in the same position as on the old damper.

2. Reassemble the damper in reverse order of removal except the damper mounting washer and self – locking nut.

Note: Align the bottom of damper spring and spring lower seat as shown.

3. Install the mount plate on the damper with the mark on the plate facing painted threads.
4. Position the damper mounting base by aligning the marks on the damper mounting base and mount plate.
5. Apply oil to the seating surfaces of the compressor nuts and threads of the spring compressor, then loosely install the nuts.

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

6. Compress the damper spring by turning the compressor nuts.

Note: Turn each compressor nut gradually and equally.

7. Install the damper mounting washer, then loosely install the new self – locking nut.
8. Hold the damper shaft using a hex wrench and tighten the self – locking nut.
9. Remove the damper from the spring compressor.