Front Strut Assembly: Reassembly

1. Install the spring lower pad (D) so that the protrusions (A) fit in the holes (C) in the spring lower seat (B).
   Fig 1: Identifying Spring Lower Pad, Protrusions Hole And Spring Lower Seat

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2. Compress coil spring using special tool (09546-26000). Install compressed coil spring into shock absorber.
   NOTE:

   1. Indicated two identification color marks on the coil spring one follows model option (see  INSTALLATION  ) the other follows load classification according to the below. 

      Pay attention to distinguish between the two marks and then install them. 

   2. Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle. 
3. After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
4. After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring (A) in the upper and lower spring seat grooves (B) correctly, tighten new self-locking nut temporarily.
   Fig 2: Identifying Coil Spring With Upper And Lower Spring Seat Grooves

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5. Remove the special tool (09546-26000).
6. Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.

Tightening torque : 

60 ~ 70 Nm (6 ~ 7 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)