Assembly Of Rear Shock Absorber; Install Coil Spring - Toyota MR2 1988 Repair Manual

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REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension
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{b)
Hold the octagon head of the suspension support in
the vise.
{c)
Remove the suspension support cover.
(d)
Remove the suspension support nut.
(e)
Remove the suspension support. coil spring, insulator
and bumper.
3.
INSPECT OPERATION OF SHOCK ABSORBER
{a)
While pushing the piston rod, check that the pull
throughout the stroke is even, and that there is no
abnormal resistance or noise.
{b)
Push the piston rod in fully and release it. Check that
it returns at a constant speed.
If the absorber operation is defective, replace the absor-
ber, as an assembly.
CAUTION:
Before discarding the shock absorber,
first loosen the ring nut 2 or 3 turns with SST to com-
pletely release the gas.
SST 09720-00011 (09721-00071)
ASSEMBLY OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
(See page RA-23)
INSTALL COIL SPRING
(a)
Install the bumper to piston rod.
(b)
Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-22032
(c)
Install the lower insulator.
{d)
Align the coil spring end with the lower seat hollow
and install.
{e)
Install the suspension support to piston rod.
NOTE:
Align the piston rod notch and the suspension
support hole.
(f)
Temporarily install a new suspension support nut.

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