Front Strut: Assembly

Before assembly, check each part. Refer to , INSPECTION , Front Strut.
Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.
NOTE: Make sure that the vertical install direction of the coil spring is as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring Diameter
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Set the coil spring correctly so that its end face seats well in the spring seat as shown in the figure.
CAUTION: Install the coil spring so that the end of spring is between the marks on the spring seat.

Fig 2: Identifying Coil Spring Installation Position
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Install the dust cover and helper to the piston rod.
Pull the piston rod fully upward, and install the spring seat.
NOTE: Position the upper spring seat as shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Identifying Upper Spring Seat
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Install the spacer and strut mount to the piston rod, and temporarily tighten a new self-locking nut.
Using a hexagon wrench to prevent strut rod from turning, tighten the new self-locking nut with ST.
PREPARATION TOOL:

ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399AG000)

Fig 4: Tightening Self-Locking Nut Using Hexagon Wrench
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Tightening torque:

55 N.m (5.61 kgf-m, 40.6 ft-lb)
Loosen the coil spring compressor carefully.