1. Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.
NOTE:
Make sure that the vertical install direction of the coil spring is as shown in the figure.
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(1) |
Diameter is small (Upper part) |
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(2) |
Identification paint |
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(3) |
Diameter is large (Bottom part) |
2. Set the coil spring correctly so that its end face seats well in the spring seat as shown in the figure.
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Coil spring end face |
3. Install the dust cover and helper to the piston rod.
4. Pull the piston rod fully upward, and install the spring seat.
NOTE:
Position the upper spring seat as shown in the figure.
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Outside of body |
5. Install the strut mount to piston rod, and temporarily attach and tighten a new self locking nut.
6. Using a hexagon wrench to prevent strut rod from turning, tighten the new self-locking nut with ST.
| ST 20399AG000 | STRUT MOUNT SOCKET |
Tightening torque:
55 N·m (5.6 kgf-m, 40.6 ft-lb)
7. Loosen the coil spring compressor carefully.