Assembly

1. Install the original, or a new if required, Lower spring isolator on the lower spring seat of the strut.





2. Install compressed coil spring onto strut assembly aligning paint mark on spring with paint mark on strut assembly.





3. Install the strut bearing into the bearing seat. Bearing must be installed into seat with notches on bearing facing down.





4. Lower spring seat/pivot bearing and dust shield onto the strut and coil spring. Align paint mark on seat/bearing and dust shield, with paint mark on the spring.





5. Install jounce bumper onto shaft of strut assembly.





6. Install the strut upper mount onto the strut shaft, aligning paint marks. Install the upper strut mount to strut shaft retaining nut on strut shaft.





7. Install Strut Rod Socket, Special Tool, L-4558 or L-4558A, or equivalents on strut shaft nut. Using a 10 mm socket on end of strut shaft to keep strut shaft from turning, tighten strut shaft nut to a torque of 94 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
8. Equally loosen the Spring Compressors, Special Tool C-4838, or equivalents until spring is seated on upper strut mount and all tension is relieved from the spring compressors.
9. Install the strut assembly on the vehicle.