Frelander 2. Manual — part 57

5.

WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is

installed.

Torque: 60 Nm

5.

Torque: 110 Nm

6.

7. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another
technician.

Compress the spring and damper assembly.

Special Tool(s):

204-619

7.

Release the damper from the knuckle assembly.

Special Tool(s):

204-159

8.

9. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

Release the tension from the spring and damper assembly and
remove the tool.

9.

Remove the spring and damper assembly.

Torque: 30 Nm

10.

Installation

1. CAUTIONS:

Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted and is correctly

located.

Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the

vehicle on the suspension.

• NOTE: Make sure that the component is clean, free of foreign
material and lubricant.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1.

Front Suspension - Spring

Removal and Installation

Removal

• W ARNINGS:

Ensure the spring compressor Safe W orking Load (SWL) meets or exceeds the spring rating quoted in the

Specifcations section.

Always follow the spring compressor manufacturer's instructions.

1.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only

by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

1.

Remove the road wheel.

Refer to:

Wheel and Tire

(204-04 W heels and Tires, Removal and

Installation).

2.

Remove the spring and damper assembly.

Refer to:

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly

(204-01 Front

Suspension, Removal and Installation).

3.

Install the spring compressor in a vise.

4.

Install the shock absorber and spring assembly in the spring
compressor.

5.

6.

WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is

installed.

6.

Remove old spring from the spring compressor.

7.

Installation

Install the new spring to the compressor and compress sufficiently.

1.

2. WARNINGS:

Make sure that a new nut is installed.

It is imperative that the timing marks are

aligned as shown in illustration.

Torque: 80 Nm

2.

Release the tension from the spring and damper assembly and
remove from the special tool.

3.

Remove the spring compressor from a vise.

4.

Install the spring and damper assembly.

Refer to:

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly

(204-01 Front

Suspension, Removal and Installation).

5.

Install the road wheel.

Refer to:

Wheel and Tire

(204-04 W heels and Tires, Removal and

Installation).

6.