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Disassembly And Assembly: Assembly

  1. 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.
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  2. Compress the front coil spring using a suitable tool (A), and install the front coil spring onto the strut.
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    WARNING:

    Make sure that the pawls of the suitable tool are firmly hooked on the front coil spring. The suitable tool must be tightened alternately so as not to tilt the front coil spring.

    CAUTION:

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

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    Maximum Gap (A) : 5 mm (0.20 in)
  3. Install the bound bumper.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to install the bound bumper securely.
    • When installing the bound bumper, use soapy water. Do not use machine oil or other lubricants.
  4. Install the strut mount bearing and the strut mount insulator to the strut. Temporarily install the piston rod lock nut.
    CAUTION:

    Do not reuse the piston rod lock nut.

  5. Be sure that the tab (A) on the strut mount insulator is positioned on the outboard side of the vehicle.
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    ARROW : Front
  6. Be sure the front coil spring is properly set in the lower rubber seat. Gradually release the suitable tool.
    CAUTION:

    Be sure the strut mount bearing and the lower rubber seat are properly aligned to the front coil spring.

  7. Tighten the piston rod lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  8. Remove Tool from the strut rod.
    Tool number : - (J-49029)
  9. Remove Tool (A) from vise.
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    Tool number (A) : ST35652000 (-)
  10. Remove Tool (A) from strut.
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