Reassembly

Front Strut Assembly

REASSEMBLY

1. Install lower spring pad so that the protrusions fit in the holes of the spring lower seat.
2. Install the strut dust cover (A) and rubber bump (B) to piston rod.

CAUTION: Compress the piston rod until engaging two grooves (A,B).





3. Compress coil spring using Special tool (J38402, A-50).
Install compressed coil spring into shock absorber.

NOTE:
1) Indicated two identification color marks on the coil spring; one follows model option the other follows load classification according to the below.

Pay attention to distinguish between the two marks and then install them.





2) Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.

4. After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
5. After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring (A) in the upper and lower spring seat grooves (B) correctly, tighten new self-locking nut temporarily.





6. Remove the Special Tool (J38402, A-50).
7. Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.

Tightening torque 50 - 70 Nm (500 - 700 kgf.cm, 37 - 51 lbf.ft)

8. Apply grease to the strut upper bearing and install the insulator cap.

CAUTION: When applying the grease, be careful so that it isn't smeared on the insulator rubber.