Damper/Spring Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly: Reassembly

Install the spring mounting cushion (A) on the damper mounting base (B) by aligning the tabs (C) and notches (D)

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Mounting Cushion, Damper Mounting Base, Tab And Notch
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Install all the parts except the damper mounting washer and the self-locking nut onto the damper unit by referring to the Exploded View
Compress the damper spring using a strut spring compressor Do not compress the spring excessively
Align the lower end (A) of the damper spring with the stepped part (B) of the dust cover lower mount and the lower spring seat on the damper unit

Fig 2: Identifying Lower End Of Damper Spring With Stepped Part
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Align the angle of the stud (A) on the damper mounting base (B) with the welded nut (C) on the bottom of the damper unit as shown

Fig 3: Identifying Stud, Damper Mounting Base And Welded Nut
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Install the damper mounting washer (A), and loosely install the new self-locking nut (B)

Fig 4: Damper Mounting Washer, Self-Locking Nut And Hex Wrench With Torque Specifications
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Hold the damper shaft with a hex wrench (C), and tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque value
Remove the damper/spring from the strut spring compressor