Assembly Procedure

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Fig 1: Strut Components

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Install the following components:
Front Suspension Strut (5)
Front Suspension Strut Bumper (4)
Front Coil Spring (3)
Front Coil Spring Upper Insulator (2)
Front Suspension Strut Mount (1)

Fig 2: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring

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Slowly tighten the spring compressor (1) until the front suspension strut mount nut can be started by hand.

Fig 3: TORX ® Bit And Special Wrench

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Install the front suspension strut mount nut and tighten it as much as possible by hand.

Fig 4: TORX ® Bit And Special Wrench

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CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Use a suitable bit (1) and socket (2) to tighten the front suspension strut mount nut to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
Remove the strut assembly from the spring compressor.
Strut Assembly - Install - Strut Assembly Removal and Installation