Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

Install Tool (A) to strut and secure it in a vise.
Tool number: ST35652000 (-)

CAUTION: When installing the strut attachment to strut assembly, wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect from damage.

Fig 1: Installing Tool To Strut Assembly
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Apply soapy water to bound bumper.
CAUTION: Do not use machine oil.
Insert bound bumper into spring upper seat.
Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto strut assembly.

Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Between Spring Upper Seat And Lower Seat
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CAUTION:
- Face tube side of coil spring (1) downward. Align the lower end (A) to lower seat (strut assembly) (2).
- Be sure a compressor is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
Install strut mounting bearing, spring upper seat, and bound bumper as a set.
Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then tighten piston rod lock nut with specified torque.
Gradually release a spring compressor, and remove coil spring.
CAUTION: Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.

Fig 3: Identifying Coil Spring, Lower End And Strut Assembly Lower Seat
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Remove the Tool (A) from strut assembly.
Tool number: ST35652000 (-)
Install strut mounting insulator.

Fig 4: Removing Tool From Strut Assembly
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