Front Damper

Reassembly

1 . Install the damper unit, damper spring, bump stop, bump stop plate, dust cover, dust cover plate, spring mounting rubber, damper mounting rubber, and damper mounting collar on the spring compressor.
2. Install the damper mounting base on the damper unit as shown.

3. Compress the damper spring.

4. Install the damper mounting rubber, damper mounting washer and a new 10 mm self-locking nut.

5. Hold the damper shaft and tighten the 10 mm selflocking nut.

Installation

1. Loosely install the damper on the frame with the aligning tab facing inside.

2. Install the damper fork over the driveshaft and onto the lower arm. Install the damper in the damper fork so the aligning tab is aligned with the slot in the damper fork.

3. Hand-tighten the bolts and nuts.

4. Raise the knuckle with a floor jack until the car just lifts off the safety stand.
NOTE: The bolts and nuts should be tightened with the vehicle's weight on the damper.

5. Tighen the damper pinch bolt.

6. Secure the damper fork bolt with a new self-locking nut.

7. Secure the damper assembly to the frame with the flange nuts.

8. Install the brake hose clamps with the two bolts.