2. After removing the stand from the machine as described in Section 3, secure it by gripping the short axle holder in a vice.
3. Install a suitable spring compressor onto the spring rings. These devices can be found at most auto supply stores. Tighten the compressor until all tension is released from the spring and then, as an added precaution, tighten the belt or chain around the compressor (photo).
Photo 5.3 Coil spring of the strut with compressor and belt.
4. Unscrew and remove the upper strut spindle nut and remove the upper support (photo).
Photo 5.4A Upper support plate of the rack.
Photo 5.4B Upper seat of the strut spring.
5. Remove the upper spring seat. Note the removable bearing. Remove the thrust washer and spring rebound stop (photo).
Photo 5.5A Removing the strut support plate from the upper spring seat.
Photo 5.5B Upper strut bearing.
Photo 5.5C Strut thrust pad and spring rebound stop.
6. Carefully release the spring tension by unscrewing the compressor nuts evenly.
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7. Remove the compressor and coil spring (photo).
Photo 5.7 Bellows of the stand.
8. Remove the strut bellows.
9. Unscrew the nut from the top end of the rack. This nut is very tight and you may find it easier to clamp the nut in a vice and unscrew the stand from it using a long rod as shown (photo).
Photo 5.9A Method for unscrewing the strut nut.
Photo 5.9B Removing the rack nut.
10. Remove the hydraulic shock absorber cartridge and discard it (photo).
Photo 5.10 Removing the rack cartridge.
11. Assemble by inserting the new cartridge and tightening the nut to the specified torque value.
12. Reinstall the bellows and stopper.
13. Install the coil spring so that the end of its lower coil is correctly positioned in the seat channel (Figure 10.4).
Figure 10.4. Installing the lower coil of the strut spring: The arrow shows the correct position of the spring.
14. Install the compressor and compress the spring enough to allow you to install the upper support.
15. Install the upper support with bearing. Make sure the bearing is installed correctly and install the retaining shims as shown (Figure 10.5).
Figure 10.5. Upper part of the front suspension strut in section: A and B - Bearing retaining pads
16. While tightening the fastening nut to the specified torque value, hold the stand spindle to prevent it from rotating.
17. Carefully release the spring compressor and remove it.
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