Assembly Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Swift +, 2005 Pontiac Wave, and 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Strut Mount, Strut Bearing, Spring Upper Seat, Spring Upper Insulator, Hallow Bumper, Coil Spring & Strut Removed

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Install the lower spring insulator and the spring.
Compress the spring using the KM-329-A . See Special Tools .
Install the strut mount, strut bearing spring upper seat, spring upper insulator, hallow bumper, coil spring, and strut step by step.

Fig 2: Using An Open End Wrench To Hold The Threaded Piston Rod While Removing The Piston Rod Nut

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

IMPORTANT: Locate the coil spring to the original position on the coil spring seat. Check the installation condition of the coil spring.

Use an open end wrench to hold the threaded piston rod while installing the piston rod nut with the J 42468 (1). See Special Tools .
Tighten: Tighten the piston rod nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).