Front Strut and Spring Assembly: Assembly

To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
Make sure that the lower spring seat is properly installed.

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NOTE: Make sure the strut bearing tabs are aligned before compressing the spring.

Align the strut bearing tabs.

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NOTE: Use care not to damage the spring coating.

NOTE: Typical strut and spring assembly shown.

Install the new strut rod nut. Use the General Equipment: Spring CompressorUse the General Equipment: Vise

Torque: 98 lb.ft (133 Nm)

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