Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove the shock assembly from the vehicle. Removal

NOTE: If both front shock assemblies are being serviced at the same time, mark the coil spring and shock assembly according to which side of the vehicle the shock absorber was removed from, and which shock absorber the coil spring was removed from.





2. Position the shock assembly (1) in the strut coil spring compressor (2) following the manufacturers instructions. Set the lower hooks (3) on the coil spring (4).




3. Set the upper hooks (3) on the coil spring (2).
4. using the compressor, compress the coil spring until enough room is given to remove the coil spring upper seat.




5. Remove the coil spring upper seat (3). To remove the upper seat, push upward on the shock absorber, collar (1) and jounce bumper (4), then remove the seat utilizing the cutout in its side.
6. Remove the shock absorber out through the bottom of the coil spring. Depending on upper hook positioning, it may be necessary to release the tension from the coil spring by backing off the compressor drive first, before the shock collar and upper eye can be pulled through the coil spring.

NOTE: If the coil spring needs to be serviced, proceed with the next step, otherwise, proceed with step 6.

7. Release the tension from the coil spring by backing off the compressor drive fully. Push back the compressor upper hooks and remove the coil spring from the spring compressor.
8. Inspect the shock assembly components for the following and replace as necessary:
- Inspect the shock absorber for any condition of shaft binding over the full stroke of the shaft.
- Check the upper seat and lower seat for cracks and distortion.
- Inspect the jounce bumper for cracks and signs of deterioration.
- Inspect the plastic collar for cracks and signs of deterioration.

NOTE: For shock assembly reassembly, Assembly.