Assembly

1. Install the original or a new isolator on lower spring seat of strut.





2. Install jounce bumper on strut shaft.





3. Install the dust shield on the strut assembly.





4. Lower the coil spring onto the strut unit. Position end of coil spring against edge of spring isolator on lower spring seat of strut assembly.





5. Install washer on strut shaft with raised edge of washer facing upward.





6. Install the strut assembly upper mount onto the strut shaft.





7. Install the washer on the strut assembly upper mount. Washer must be installed with the raised edge of the washer facing down.
8. Install the upper strut mount to strut shaft retaining nut.





9. Using Strut Rod Socket, Special Tool, L-4558A, or equivalent and a 10 mm socket to keep strut shaft from turning, torque the strut shaft nut to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
10. Equally loosen the Spring Compressors, Special Tool C-4838, or equivalent until spring is seated on upper strut mount and all tension is relieved from the spring compressors.
11. Install the strut assembly back into the vehicle.
12. Check and reset rear wheel TOE to specifications if required.