Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Front Suspension Components

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NOTE: Have an assistant hold the front suspension strut while installing the other front suspension strut components.

Position the front suspension strut (9) in the CH-48845: compressor (6).

NOTE: Install the front suspension strut nut so that there are 3 threads showing

Install the front spring insulator (8), front spring (7), front suspension strut bumper (5), front suspension strut insulator (4), front suspension strut mount retainer (2), front suspension strut mount (3), front suspension strut mount retainer (2), and the front suspension strut nut (1).
Using hand tools, slowly release the CH-48845: compressor (6) until the front spring contacts the upper front suspension strut insulator (4), and the lower front spring insulator (8).

Fig 2: Special Tool And TORX® Bit

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Using the J-35669: wrench (2) and the TORX® bit (1), tighten the front suspension strut nut to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
Install the front suspension strut assembly in the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .