Coil Spring and Shock Absorber: Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki Equator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When installing coil spring on strut, it must be positioned as shown.

Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring On Strut
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Install the shock absorber mounting insulator as shown in line with lower shock mount and step in lower seat.

Fig 2: Identifying LH Strut Assembly
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- The step in the strut assembly lower seat faces outside of vehicle.
Tighten the new piston rod lock nut to specification. Refer to [FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY: COMPONENT ].
- Use a new piston rod lock nut for assembly.
Remove commercial service tool.