FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Strut Assembly Overview






Strut Assembly Overview





1 Shock absorber

Individually replaceable.

2 Buffer stop

3 Protective sleeve

4 Coil spring

Removing and installing, refer to --> [ Coil Spring, Removing ] Front Suspension.

Note color code.

Spring allocation via PR No.

These numbers can be found on the vehicle data plate.

Surface of spring coil may not be damaged.

5 Axial groove ball bearing

6 Strut bearing

Note installed position, refer to --> [ Installation Position of Strut Bearing ] Strut

7 Nut, 60 Nm

M14 x 1.5.

Self locking.

Always replace after removal.

8 Strut dome

9 Bolt, 15 Nm + 90° additional turn

Always replace after removal.

10 Protective cap