Installation Procedure

Install the front suspension strut (6), front coil spring lower insulator (5), front suspension strut bumper (4), front coil spring (3), front suspension strut cartridge upper cover (2) and the front suspension strut mount assembly (1) in the spring compressor.

Fig 1: Front Suspension Strut Mount Assembly
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Use the spring compressor (1) to compress the front spring (2).

Fig 2: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
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Install the front suspension strut mount washer (2) and front strut rod mount nut (1) and tighten the nut as much as possible by hand.

Fig 3: Strut Rod Mount Nut
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Using the CH-49375 strut rod nut socket, tighten the front strut rod mount nut (1) to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
Remove the strut assembly from the spring compressor.
Install the strut assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .