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1.
| caution |
- Install special tool arm set (MB991238)
evenly, and so that the maximum length will be attained within the installation range.
- Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt of special tool spring compressor
body (MB991237), otherwise the special tool will break.
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Use following special tools to compress the coil spring.
- Spring compressor body (MB991237)
- Arm set (MB991238)
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2.
| warning |
Do not use an impact wrench to remove the self-locking nut. Vibration
of the impact wrench will cause special tools (MB991237 and MB991238) to slip and cause personal
injury.
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Use following special tools to secure the strut, and then remove the self-locking nut.
- Wrench (MB991985)
- Socket (MB991682)
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The gas must be discharged from the strut assembly before discarding it. Place the strut
assembly horizontally with its piston rod extended. Then drill a hole of approximately 3 mm
in diameter at the location shown in the illustration and discharge the gas.
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1.Ensure that the bearing is seated correctly.
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2.
| caution |
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt of special tool spring
compressor body (MB991237), otherwise the special tool will break.
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Install following special tools to the strut assembly same as its removal.
- Spring compressor body (MB991237)
- Arm set (MB991238)
3.While the coil spring is being compressed by the special tools, temporarily tighten
the self-locking nut.
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4.The upper spring seat is positioned against the strut assembly as shown.
| note |
Using a rod as shown facilitates the alignment.
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5.Align both ends of the coil spring with the grooves in the spring seat, and then loosen
the special tools.
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6.
| caution |
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the self-locking nut, otherwise
the self-locking nut will be damaged.
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Using following special tools, tighten the self-locking nut to 60 ± 10 N·m.
- Wrench (MB991985)
- Socket (MB991682)
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