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1.9.2. DISASSEMBLY OF FRONT STRUT
Compress the spring with spring Compression
tool part No.2702 5890 3202 until the spring
tension is released (i.e. becomes free in its
seating place).Hold the piston rod by Allen key
(A/F: 6 mm) to stop piston rod rotation during
loosening of nut. Unscrew nut (1) and dismantle
the parts.
ASSEMBLY
Check the condition of the components before
assembly and replace if found Damage.
1. compress the spring with spring compression
tool part No. 2702 5890 3202 to reduce length
as done during disassembly as shown in figure
2. Insert the compressed spring on the
strut(ensure that the spring end is located at
Lug in spring seat lower)
3. Pull strut piston rod up to full extended length.
4. Insert bump stopper.
5. Assemble dust cover on the spring.( ensure
dust cover is properly located on spring)
6. Assemble bearing on the dust cover.
7. Assemble bearing dust cover on bearing.
8. Assemble top mount on bearing.( ensure top
mount M8 bolt head should be placed in the
bearing slots)
9. Fit Hex sp. Flange nut (1) and tighten to 6-7
Kg.m torque. Hold the piston rod by Allen key
(A/F: 6 mm) to stop piston rod rotation during
tightening of nut.
10.Remove spring compression tool carefully.