Repair Procedures: Reassembly

1. Install the spring lower pad (D) so that the protrusions (A) fit in the holes (C) in the spring lower seat (B).
   Fig 1: Locating Spring Lower Pad, Protrusions, Holes & Spring Lower Seat

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2. Compress coil spring using a strut spring compressor. Install compressed coil spring into shock absorber.
   NOTE:

   1. Coil springs are color-coded for identification. Pay attention to the identification mark before installing them.
   2. Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
   Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Using Strut Spring Compressor

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3. After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
4. After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring (A) in the upper and lower spring seat grooves (B) correctly, tighten new self-locking nut temporarily.
   Fig 3: Seating Upper & Lower Ends Of Coil Spring In Upper & Lower Spring Seat Grooves

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5. Remove the strut spring compressor.
6. Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.

Tightening torque 

: 58.8 ~ 68.6N.m (6.0 ~ 7.0kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 50.6lb-ft)