Front Strut Assembly Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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

1. Compress coil spring with special tool (A) until total length becomes about 310 mm (12.2 in.) as shown.

   Length 

   "a": 310 mm (12.2 in.) 

   Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring With Special Tool

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2. Install bump stopper onto strut rod. For installing direction, refer to the figure in FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS .
3. 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: Placing Coil Spring End Onto Spring Lower Seat

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4. Pull strut rod as far up as possible and use care not to allow it to retract into strut.
5. Attach coil spring seat to coil spring upper seat and then install strut dust cover firmly.
6. Install coil spring upper seat with strut dust cover 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: Installing Coil Spring Upper Seat With Strut Dust Cover On Coil Spring

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

   Tighten strut nut (1) holding stud with special tools.

   NOTE: If using caulking nut, do not reuse.

   Special Tool 

   (A): 09900-00411 

   (B): 09900-00414 

   (C): 09941-56510 

   Tightening torque 

   Strut nut (a): 70 N.m (7.0 kg-m, 51.0 lbf-ft) 

   Fig 4: Tightening Strut Nut While Holding Stud With Special Tools

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