Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring: Reassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Scion tC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the coil spring insulator lower LH to the shock absorber so that both recessed parts are aligned.
2. Install the spring bumper LH to the shock absorber piston rod.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Coil Spring Insulator
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3. Using SST, compress the coil spring LH.
  SST 09727-30021
  
  NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
  
  HINT:
  
  The coil spring can be installed/removed using the hydraulic spring compressor.
  
  Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Using SST
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4. Fit the lower end of the coil spring LH into the recessed part of the spring lower seat.
5. Install the coil spring insulator upper LH to the shock absorber with the protruding part facing the outside of the vehicle.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Protruding Part Facing Outside
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6. Install the coil spring seat upper LH to the shock absorber LH with the notch facing the outside of the vehicle.
7. Install the suspension support LH dust seal and suspension support LH.
8. Temporarily tighten a new lock nut.
9. Remove SST.
Fig 4: Installing Coil Spring Seat Upper LH
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