Assembly

1. Install original or new, lower spring isolator on strut unit. If installing original isolator align paint marks on isolator and strut unit.








2. Install jounce bumper into dust shield. Install plate on top of dust shield and into jounce bumper.





3. Install the dust shield, jounce bumper and top plate as an assembly onto the strut unit.








4. Lower the coil spring and compressor onto the strut unit. Align the paint mark on the spring with the paint mark on the strut unit.





5. Install the upper strut mount assembly onto the strut shaft, aligning paint marks. Install the upper strut mount to strut shaft retaining nut on strut shaft.
6. Using Strut Rod Socket, Special Tool, L-4558, or equivalent and a 8 mm allen wrench to keep the strut shaft from turning, tighten the strut shaft nut to a torque of 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
7. 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.
8. Install the strut assembly back into the vehicle.
9. Check and reset rear wheel TOE to specifications if required.