FRONT SUSPENSION - Spring and Strut Assembly
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Wash all parts, except for nonmetallic parts,
clean with suitable solvent and dry with com-
pressed air.
a Blow dirt and dust off of nonmetallic parts
using compressed air
a. Oil oozing out around gland packing does not
call for strut replacement.
If oil leakage
is evident on spring seat, check
piston rod and gland packing to correct
the
cause of problem.
If oil leakage occurs on welded portion of
outer strut
casing, replace strut assembly.
b. If shock absorber itself is malfunctioning,
replace
as shock absorber kit (including piston
rod, cylinder, bottom
valve and guide bushing).
INNER CYLINDER AND OUTER CASING
a Inspect inner cylinder and outer casing for
cracks, deformation or other damage. For inner
cylinder damage, replace shock absorber. For
outer casing damage, replace strut assembly
Inner diameter:
Inner cylinder
32 0.32 1 mm (1.260 - 1 264 in)
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Maximum runout.
Inner cylinder
Less than 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
LCylinder
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PISTON ROD
a Inspect piston rod for cracks, deformation or
other damage Replace shock absorber, if
necessary Inspect threads for cracks or other damage
Replace shock absorber, if necessary.
Rod diameter:
Maximum runout
a
21.78 - 21.94 mm (0.8575 - 0.8638 in)
Less than 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
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SFA137 Piston rod
STRUT MOUNTING INSULATOR
Replace if cemented rubber-to-metal portion are
melted or cracked. Rubber parts should also be
replaced, if deteriorated.
STRUT MOUNTING BEARING
Replace if inspection reveals abnormal noise or
excessive rattle in axial direction
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FRONT SUSPENSION - Spring and Strut Assembly
Repeat following procedures several times so that
air will be thoroughly bled from strut
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After placing spring in position between upper and
lower spring seats, release compressor gradually.
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