Front Strut Assembly Disassembly and Reassembly: Reassembly

For assembly, reverse disassembly procedure, noting the following instructions.

1. Compress coil spring with special tool (A) until total length becomes about 280 mm (11.0 in.) as shown.

   Length 

   "a": 280 mm (11.0 in.) 

   Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring With Special Tool

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2. Install compressed coil spring to strut, and place coil spring end (2) onto spring lower seat (1) as shown.
   NOTE: End of coil spring must not interfere with step of spring lower seat.
   Fig 2: Identifying Coil Spring End Onto Spring Lower Seat

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3. Install bump stopper and strut dust cover onto strut rod. For installing direction, refer to the figure in FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS .
4. Pull strut rod as far up as possible and use care not to allow it to retract into strut.
5. Install spring seat on coil spring and then spring upper seat (1) aligning "OUT" mark (3) on spring upper seat and center of strut bracket (2).
   Fig 3: Aligning "Out" Mark On Spring Upper Seat And Center Of Strut Bracket

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6. Install bearing (3), strut support (2) and strut support lower nut (1) in this sequence.

   Tighten strut support lower nut (1) to specified torque.

   When tightening strut support lower nut, hold stud with hexagon wrench.

   Tightening torque 

   Strut support lower nut a: 55 N.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft) 

   Fig 4: Identifying Bearing, Strut Support And Strut Support Lower Nut

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