Rear Strut Assembly: Reassembly

Install the lower spring pad so that the protrusions fit in the holes in the spring lower seat.

Fig 1: Installing Lower Spring Pad So Protrusions Fits In The Holes In The Spring Lower Seat
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Install the dust cover on the shock absorber.
Using the special tools (09546-26000 or J38402), compress the coil spring.

Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Using Special Tools (09546-26000 Or J38402)
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After extending the piston rod fully, install the insulator assembly and pipe.
NOTE: Align the D-shaped hole in the spring seat upper assembly with the protrusion of the piston rod.

Fig 3: Aligning D-Shaped Hole In Spring Seat Upper Assembly With Protrusion Of Piston Rod
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After seating the lower ends of the coil spring in the lower spring seat grooves correctly, tighten the new self-locking nut temporarily.
CAUTION: Replace the self-locking nut with new ones after removal.

Fig 4: Seating Lower Ends Of Coil Spring In Lower Spring Seat Grooves
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Remove the special tools (09546-26000 or J38402).
Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque

40~60 Nm (400~600 kgf.cm, 29~37 lbf.ft)