Coil Spring & Strut Assembly: Installation

1. Position coil spring onto strut assembly with flat side of coil spring upward. Ensure bottom side of coil spring is seated properly into lower spring seat on strut.
2. When installing spring seat, ensure spring seat is in line with strut-to-rear knuckle slot on lower end of strut. See Fig 1 . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Bleed brakes. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM under DISC & DRUM article in BRAKES. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification with vehicle on ground. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Check wheel alignment. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES  article in ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.

Fig 1: Positioning Coil Spring & Lower Bushing

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