Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 1020

2B-22 Front Suspension:
CAUTION
!
Do not handle the top mount assembly by the
plastic portion. Handle the top mount
assembly by the metal portion when
removing/installing the top mount from/to the
strut assembly. Holding the top mount
assembly by the plastic portion may loosen
the snap fit of the bearing components and
cause the bearing to fall apart.
5. Remove the upper mount assembly, inspect for
damage and deterioration. Replace as necessary.
6. Remove the strut dust shield and inspect for damage
and deterioration. Replace as necessary.
7. Remove the hollow bumper from the strut shaft and
inspect for damage and deterioration. Replace as
necessary.
8. Inspect the spring for damage. Replace as
necessary.
Installation Procedure
1. Extend the strut to its limit of travel.
2. Install the hollow bumper and dust boot to the strut
shaft.
NOTE
The tag identifying the spring will be closer to
the bottom of the spring. The end of the coil
sits up against the tab on the spring seat.
3. With the spring in the compressor, install the strut
into the spring.
NOTE
The anti-rotation tab on the spring seat must
face 180 degrees from the direction that the
knuckle bracket points.
4. Assemble the upper spring seat onto the strut shaft
and align the flat with the strut to knuckle mounting
bracket.
CAUTION
!
Do not handle the top mount assembly by the
plastic portion. Handle the top mount
assembly by the metal portion when
removing/installing the top mount from/to the
strut assembly. Holding the top mount
assembly by the plastic portion may loosen
the snap fit of the bearing components and
cause the bearing to fall apart.
NOTE
The flat on the metal plate of the top mount
assembly must face the same direction of the
anti-rotation tab on the spring seat.
5. Assemble the top mount onto the strut shaft and
align the flat 180 degrees from flat on the upper
spring seat.