740 L4-2.3L SOHC VIN 88 B230F (1985)
Remove shock absorber nut
Use socket 5036 and counterhold 5037.
Lift out upper bearing, spring seat, spring and rubber pad
Note:
Vehicles with gas pressure shock absorbers are equipped with rubber bellows (incl. a steel washer) instead of a rubber pad.
Remove bearing from upper bearing
Clean bearing seat.
Installation
Place new bearing on spring seat.
Note:
Make sure that yellow side of bearing is on top.
Install seat, bushing and shock absorber center nut.
Tighten nut
Use socket 5036 and counterhold 5037. Do not tighten fully at this stage.