Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: Make sure that the components are installed to the position noted before removal.

To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
NOTE: Make sure that the spring is centered in the lower spring seat.

Make sure that the lower spring isolator pad is properly seated on spring seat.

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Press the jounce bumper into the top mount's jounce bumper cup. Make sure that jounce bumper groove is captured by the four retention tabs during the assembly.

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NOTE: Make sure that the spring is correctly located in the lower spring isolator pad.

Make sure the components are correctly aligned during assembly. Ensure the coil spring is not resting on the vertical wall of the lower isolator pad.

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1. Make sure that the dust cover is clipped into all 12 tabs on the bearing.
2. Make sure that the dust cover is clipped into all 4 tabs on the shock absorber.
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WARNING: Take extra care when handling a compressed spring. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

NOTE: Make sure that the spring coating is not damaged during assembly process.

NOTE: Typical strut and spring assembly shown.
1. NOTE: Utilize the hex holding feature to prevent the strut rod from turning while installing the strut rod nut.
  
  Install the new strut rod nut.
  
  Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor
  
  Use the General Equipment: Vise
  
  Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)
2. Install the cap.
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Install the shock absorber and spring assembly. Refer to: Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly .