Front Strut Assembly: Reassembly

Install the front shock absorber to SST (09546-26000).

Fig 1: Installing Front Shock Absorber To SST
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Install the spring lower pad (C) so that the protrusions (A) fit in the holes (B) in the spring lower seat.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Lower Pad
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Put the coil spring (A) on the spring lower pad (B) correctly as shown in illustration below.

Fig 3: Identifying Coil Spring On Spring Lower Pad
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Clean the piston rod and then install the bumper rubber (B) and the dust cover (A) to piston rod.

Fig 4: Identifying Dust Cover And Bumper Rubber
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Install the spring upper seat (A) and pad (B).

Fig 5: Identifying Spring Upper Seat And Pad
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CAUTION: When installing the coil spring, align the spring end with the grooves of spring pad and seat correctly.
Compress the coil spring with the SST.
Fully extend the piston rod and then install the strut bearing (B) and the insulator (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Insulator Assembly And Strut Bearing
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Tighten a new self locking nut (A) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

70-95 (7.0-9.5, 51-69)

Fig 7: Identifying Self Locking Nut
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Remove the special service tool.