Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

CAUTION: Do not damage strut piston rod when installing components to strut.

Install the Tool (A) to strut and secure it in a vise.
Tool number : ST35652000 (-)

CAUTION: When installing the Tool to strut, wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect it from damage.

Fig 1: Installing Strut Using Special Tool
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Install lower insulator.
Compress coil spring using tool, and install it onto strut.

Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Between Strut Mounting Bearing And Spring Lower Seat
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CAUTION:
- Face tube side of coil spring downward. Align the lower end to spring lower seat as shown in illustration.
- Be sure tool is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Coil Spring, Spring Seat And Coil Spring Lower End
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Install bound bumper, dust cover and upper insulator.
Attach strut mounting bearing and strut mounting insulator.
- Installation position of strut mounting insulator as shown in illustration.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Strut Mounting Insulator
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Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then tighten piston rod lock nut to specified torque.
Gradually release tool, and remove coil spring.
CAUTION: While loosening make sure tool position does not move.
Remove the tool from strut.