Spring And Top Mount

The coil spring fitted differs with vehicle specification. Each spring is color coded to identify its rating and fitment requirements.

The coil spring is located in a spring seat which is an integral part of the damper body. The design of the spring seat prevents the spring rotating. The opposite end of the coil spring is located in a spring isolator which is fitted in the top mount. The spring isolator is made from rubber and prevents any noise produced during spring and damper compression/extension from being transmitted to the vehicle body. Three types of spring isolator are available which allow for differences in vehicle specification.

The top mount is fitted with a bush and a rebound washer which are located between the top mount plate and the damper rod. The top mount is secured to the damper rod with a self-locking nut. The top mount attaches to a housing on the vehicle chassis with three integral studs and self-locking nuts.

The spring is fitted with spring spacers which are located between the spring isolator and the top mount. The spring spacers control the length of the spring to maintain the correct trim height. The spring spacers are color coded and are supplied with a replacement spring.