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Assembly Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
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  1. Install the front spring and front suspension strut mount (2) to the CH 6066:  compressor (1).
  2. Using the CH 6066:  compressor (1), compress the front spring (2).
  3. Hand tighten the front suspension strut nut.
  4. Fig 2: View Of TORX® Bit And CH 35669 Wrench
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    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    NOTE: Use the proper size TORX® bit, hold the strut shaft.
  5. Using the CH 35669:  wrench (2) and the TORX® bit (1), tighten the front suspension strut nut to 70 N.m (52 lb ft)  .
  6. Remove the front suspension strut from the CH 6066:  compressor.
  7. Install the front suspension strut to the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .