Front Strut: Assembly

Before assembly, check each part. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Front Strut. >
Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring - front.
NOTE: Make sure that the vertical installation direction of the coil spring - front is as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring Diameter Of Front
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Set the coil spring - front correctly so that its end face (a) contacts the vertical surface (b) of the spring seat - front strut UPR as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Identifying Coil Spring Of Front
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Install the dust cover - inner and the helper - front strut to the piston rod.
Pull the piston rod fully upward, and install the spring seat.
NOTE: Position the spring seat - front strut UPR as shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Positioning Spring Seat Of Front Strut UPR
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Install the spacer - front strut and the strut mount - front to the piston rod, and temporarily tighten a new self-locking nut.
Using a hexagon wrench to prevent strut rod from turning, tighten the new self-locking nut with ST.
PREPARATION TOOL:

ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399AG000)

Fig 4: Tightening Self-Locking Nut
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Tightening torque:

55 N.m (5.61 kgf-m, 40.6 ft-lb)
Loosen the coil spring compressor carefully.