Disassembly And Assembly: Assembly

Install the lower rubber seat to the strut. Make sure that the pin (A) on the lower rubber seat is positioned into the hole (B) on the strut.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Rubber Seat Pin And Strut Hole
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Compress the front coil spring using a suitable tool (A), and install the front coil spring onto the strut.

Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Between Spring Upper Seat And Lower Seat Using Spring Compressor
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WARNING:
Be sure the suitable tool is securely attached to the front coil spring. Compress coil spring.

CAUTION:
Face tube side of the front coil spring (1) downward. Align the lower end to the lower rubber seat (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Lower End Of Coil Spring With Lower Rubber Seat Gap
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Maximum Gap (A) : 5 mm (0.20 in)
Install the dust cover.
CAUTION:
- Be sure to install the dust cover securely.
- When installing the dust cover, use soapy water. Do not use machine oil or other lubricants.
Install the upper rubber seat and the strut mount insulator to the strut. Temporarily install the piston rod lock nut.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the piston rod lock nut.
Be sure that the tab (A) on the strut mount insulator is positioned on the outboard side of the vehicle.

Fig 4: Identifying Tab (A)
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:Front
Be sure coil spring is properly set in lower rubber seat. Gradually release the suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Be sure upper rubber seat is properly aligned to the front coil spring.
Tighten piston rod lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
Remove Tool from the strut rod.

Tool number :-(J-49029)
Remove Tool (A) from vise.

Fig 5: Identifying Tool (A)
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Tool number (A) : ST35652000 (-)
Remove Tool (A) from strut.