Front Strut: Assembly

Before assembly, check each part. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Front Strut>INSPECTION .
Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring - front.
CAUTION: When installing the coil spring compressor to the coil spring, follow the operation manual accompanied with the coil spring compressor during operation.

NOTE: Make sure that the vertical installation direction of the coil spring - front is as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Strut Coil Spring Identification Paint
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Set the front coil spring correctly so that its end face (a) contacts the vertical surface (b) of the spring seat - front strut UPR as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Setting Front Coil Spring
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Install the dust cover - inner and the helper - front strut to the piston rod.
Pull the piston rod fully upward, and install the spring seat.
NOTE: Position the spring seat - front strut UPR as shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Positioning Spring Seat
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Install the spacer - front strut and the strut mount - front to the piston rod, and temporarily tighten a new self-locking nut.
Using a hexagon wrench to prevent strut rod from turning, tighten the new self-locking nut with ST.
Preparation tool:

ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399AG000)

Fig 4: Stopping Strut Rod From Turning Using Hexagon Wrench
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Tightening torque:

55 N.m (5.61 kgf-m, 40.6 ft-lb)
Loosen the coil spring compressor carefully.