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Assembly Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
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  1. Install the coil spring and upper strut mount to the J 45400 .
  2. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.
  3. Install the strut to the coil spring and upper strut mount.
    4. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Strut Retaining Nut
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  4. Loosely install the strut retaining nut.
    5. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Use a 45 TORX® socket to hold the strut shaft. Use the J-35669  to install the upper strut mount nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the strut mount nut to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).

  6. Remove the strut from the J 45400 .
  7. Install the strut to the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE1, FE3) , Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE7) .
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