Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation: Installation

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Secure the steering knuckle in a vise.
Insert the front shock absorber and coil spring into the steering knuckle so that the front shock absorber bracket is contacted with the end face of the steering knuckle.

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Remove the SST.
Install a new bolt and nut in the direction shown below and tighten them to the specified torque.

Fig 1: Steering Knuckle, Nut And Bolt With Torque Specification
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- Right side of vehicle: Insert bolt from front of vehicle
- Left side of vehicle: Insert bolt from rear of vehicle
Install the front shock absorber and steering knuckle component. (See WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
If the front shock absorber and coil spring is replaced, inspect the wheel alignment and if necessary make adjustments. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (US) .)