1.
Install lower spring pad so that the protrusions fit in the holes of the spring lower seat.
Install lower spring pad so that the protrusions fit in the holes of the spring lower seat.
Install the dust cover on the shock absorber.
Using the Special Tools (J38402, A-20), compress the coil spring.
After the spring is fully compressed, install it on the shock absorber.
Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
Align the D-shaped hole in the spring seat upper assembly with the protrusion on the piston rod.
After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring in the upper and lower spring seat grooves correctly, tighten the new self-locking nut temporarily.
Remove the Special Tools (J38402, A-20).
Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
60~70 Nm (600~700 kgf·cm, 43~51 lb·ft)
Apply grease to the strut upper bearing and install the insulator cap.
When appling the grease, be careful so that it isn't smeared on the insulator rubber.
Recommended grease
Chassis grease NLGI No. 0 or equivalent
