Assembly Procedure

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Install the following components:
1. Front Suspension Strut (5)
2. Front Suspension Strut Bumper (4)
3. Front Coil Spring (3)
4. Front Coil Spring Upper Insulator (2)
5. Front Suspension Strut Mount (1)
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Slowly tighten the spring compressor (1) until the front suspension strut mount nut can be started by hand.
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Install the front suspension strut mount nut and tighten it as much as possible by hand.

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Use a suitable bit (1) and socket (2) to tighten the front suspension strut mount nut to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
Remove the strut assembly from the spring compressor.
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