Rear Damper/Spring Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly

Exploded View
NOTE: When compressing the damper spring, use a commercially available strut spring compressor (Branick MST-580A or Model 7200, or equivalent) according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Disassembly
  1. Compress the damper spring, then remove the self-locking nut (A) while holding the damper shaft with a hex wrench (B). Do not compress the damper spring more than necessary to remove the self-locking nut.
  1. Release the pressure from the strut spring compressor, then disassemble the damper as shown in the Exploded View.