Installation

1. Install the lower spring pad so that the protrusions fit to the holes in the spring lower seat.





2. Attach the Special Service Tool (SST) to the front coil spring, then press it on the strut.





3. Join the dust cover and bump rubber.





4. Assemble the spring upper seat to the piston rod, fitting the notch in the rod to the D shaped hole in the spring seat.





5. Line up the holes in the strut assembly spring lower seat with the hole in the spring upper seat.

NOTE: The job is easily accomplished with a guide pin [8 mm x 227 mm (0.32 in x 8.94 in.)].

6. Thread the self-locking nut onto the strut assembly.
7. Align the two ends of the coil spring to the grooves on the spring seat.





8. Using special tool, hold the upper spring seat and tighten the self-locking nut to 60-70 Nm (43-51 ft. lbs.).





9. Pack grease in the strut upper bearing and install the cap.

CAUTION: Make sure that no grease is on the insulator rubber.

10. When installing the strut, the mating surface must be cleaned.
11. Tighten the following parts to;
- Strut upper installation nut: 40-50 Nm (29-36 inch).
- Strut assembly to knuckle: 110-130 Nm (80-94 inch).
12. Install the brake hose and front speed sensor wiring to the strut assembly.