Front Strut Assembly: Reassembly

1. Install lower spring pad so that the protrusions fit in the holes of the spring lower seat.
   Fig 1: Installing Lower Spring Pad So That Protrusions Fit In Holes Of Spring Lower Seat

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2. Install the dust cover on the shock absorber.
3. Using the special tools (09546-26000 or J38402), compress the coil spring.

   After the spring is fully compressed, install it on the shock absorber.

   NOTE: Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
4. After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
   NOTE: Align the D-shaped hole in the spring seat upper assembly with the protrusion on the piston rod.
   Fig 2: Installing Spring Upper Seat & Insulator Assembly

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5. After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring in the upper and lower spring seat grooves correctly, tighten the new self-locking nut temporarily.
   Fig 3: Seating Upper & Lower Ends Of Coil Spring In Upper & Lower Spring Seat Grooves

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6. Remove the special tool (09546-26000 or J38402).
7. Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.

Tightening torque 

50~70 Nm (500~700 kgf.cm, 37~51 lbf.ft)