Assembly Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring

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Install the front spring and front suspension strut mount (2) to the CH 6066 compressor (1) .
Using the CH 6066 compressor (1), compress the front spring (2).
Hand tighten the front suspension strut nut.

Fig 2: View Of TORX(R) Bit And Special Wrench

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CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

NOTE:

Use the proper size TORX® bit, hold the strut shaft.

Using the CH 35669 wrench (2) and the TORX® bit (1), tighten the front suspension strut nut to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
Remove the front suspension strut from the CH 6066 compressor.
Install the front suspension strut to the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .