Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

Install strut attachment (A) [SST: ST35652000 ( - )] to strut and secure it in a vise.
CAUTION: When installing the strut attachment to strut, wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect it from damage.
Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto strut.
CAUTION:
- Install with the large-diameter side (A) facing up and the small-diameter side (B) facing down.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Large & Small Diameter Side
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- Be sure a spring compress or is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
Install the strut mounting bracket and rubber seat.
CAUTION: Align the paint mark (A) to the stud bolt (1) position when assembling.

Fig 2: Identifying Strut Mounting Bracket & Rubber Seat
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Apply soapy water to bound bumper.
CAUTION: Never use machine oil.
Insert bound bumper into strut mounting bracket, and then install it to strut together with rubber seat.

Fig 3: Inserting Bound Bumper Into Strut Mounting Bracket
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- Install the strut mounting bracket as shown in the figure.
  Angle (a): 35.4°
- Check that the lower end of the coil spring (C) is positioned at the spring lower seat of the strut.
Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then tighten piston rod lock nut with specified torque.
Gradually release a spring compressor, and remove coil spring.
CAUTION: Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
Remove the strut attachment from strut.
Install the mounting seal to strut mounting bracket.