Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

CAUTION: Do not damage strut piston rod when installing components to strut.

Install the Tool (A) to strut and secure it in a vise.
Tool number : ST35652000 (-)

CAUTION: When installing the strut attachment to strut, wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect it from damage.

Fig 1: Installing Tool To Strut
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Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto strut.

Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Between Strut Mounting Bearing And Spring Lower Seat
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CAUTION:
- Face tube side of coil spring downward. Align the lower end to spring lower seat as shown in illustration.
- Be sure spring compressor is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
Apply soapy water to bound bumper. Insert bound bumper into strut mounting insulator.
CAUTION: Do not use machine oil.

Fig 3: Identifying Coil Spring, Spring Seat And Coil Spring Lower End
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Attach strut mounting bearing and strut mounting insulator.
- Installation position of strut mounting insulator as shown in illustration.
Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then tighten piston rod lock nut to specified torque.
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.

Fig 4: Identifying Strut Attachment From Strut
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