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Strut and Spring Assembly: Assembly

    NOTE: Make sure the dished side of the washer is facing away from the strut mounting bracket.
  1. Install the dust cover and the dished washer.
    2. NOTE: Make sure the cupped side of the washer is facing away from the strut mounting bracket.
    Fig 1: Positioning Spring In Strut Mounting Bracket
    G00374258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Make sure the rear spring is correctly positioned in the strut mounting bracket and rear spring seat lower mounting insulator.
    1. The end of the spring must be located within 10 mm (0.39 in) of the step in the strut spring seat.
    2. Step in the spring seat pocket.
    3. Strut assembly.
    3. CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove or install the strut rod nut by turning the shock absorber rod and holding the nut. The nut must be turned and the rod held stationary to avoid the possible fracture of the shock absorber rod at the base of the hex.
    CAUTION: Do not use pliers on the strut rod as the finished rod surface can be damaged.
    CAUTION: Make sure the spring is compressed enough so the strut mounting bracket is unloaded while installing the nut.
  3. Using a 10 mm (0.39 in) six point deep well socket, hold the shock absorber rod in place while installing the nut. Using the special tool, install a new nut.
  4. Remove the spring compressor.
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