- Install strut attachment [SST: ST35652000 (-)] to strut and secure it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing the strut attachment to strut assembly, wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect from damage.
- Install lower rubber seat.
- Install bound bumper onto strut mounting insulator.
- Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto strut assembly.
CAUTION:
- Face tube side of coil spring (1) downward. Align the lower end (A) to lower rubber seat (2).
- Be sure a compressor is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
- Set coil spring so that its paint marks are aligned with the positions of 1.75 turns and 2.75 turns from the bottom end of the coil spring.
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- Install strut mounting bearing and strut mounting insulator with bound bumper to strut.
- Installation position of strut mounting insulator is shown in the figure.
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- Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then tighten piston rod lock nut with specified torque.
CAUTION:
Never reuse piston rod lock nut.
- Gradually release a spring compressor, and remove coil spring.
CAUTION:
Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
- Remove the strut attachment from strut assembly.