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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Strut Components
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  1. Install the lower ring insulator and the spring.
  2. Compress the spring using the J 45400  or KM-329-A  . See Special Tools .
  3. Install the hollow bumper, the upper ring insulator, the front spring locator, the upper spring seat, the upper strut mount, and the mount bearing. Be sure the upper spring seat is clipped to the front spring locator.
    4. Fig 2: Piston Rod Nut Removal/Installation Procedure
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  4. Install the piston rod nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the piston rod nut to 75 N.m (55 lb ft)  .

  5. Release the KM-329-A  . See Special Tools .
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