Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

Install the lower rubber seat to the strut. Make sure that the pin (A) on the lower rubber seat is positioned into the hole (B) on the strut.

Fig 1: Identifying Pin On Lower Rubber Seat Positioned Into Hole On Strut
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Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto the strut.
WARNING: Be sure spring compressor is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.

Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Using Commercially Spring Compressor
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CAUTION: Face tube side of coil spring (1) downward. Align lower end to spring seat (2).

Maximum Gap (A): 5 mm (0.20 in)

Fig 3: Aligning Lower End To Spring Seat
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Connect bound bumper to spring upper seat.
CAUTION:
- Be sure to install bound bumper to spring upper seat securely.
- When installing bound bumper, use soapy water. Do not use machine oil or other lubricants.
Install small parts to the strut.
- Connect upper rubber seat, spring upper seats, thrust bearing, strut mount insulator, and strut spacer. Temporarily install piston rod lock nut.
  CAUTION: Do not reuse piston rod lock nut.
Be sure that the tab (A) on the strut mount insulator is positioned on the outboard side of the vehicle.

Fig 4: Identifying Tab On Strut Mount Insulator
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Be sure coil spring is properly set in lower rubber seat. Gradually release spring compressor.
CAUTION: Be sure upper rubber seat is properly aligned to spring upper seat and coil spring.
Tighten piston rod lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
Remove Tool (A) from strut.
Tool number (A): ST35652000 (-)

Fig 5: Tightening Piston Rod Lock Nut Using Tool
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Remove Tool from strut rod.
Tool number: - (J-49029)