Strut Assembly: Reassembly

Clamp strut in vise. Install coil spring and components in reverse order of disassembly. Ensure coil spring is well seated in upper and lower spring seats. For proper orientation of upper mount, see Fig 1 or Fig 2 .

Fig 1: Positioning Strut For Installation (Protege)

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Fig 2: Positioning Strut For Installation (626)

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