Strut Assembly: Reassembly

To assemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Ensure spring ends are against rubber stops. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Positioning Spring In Strut Assembly (Lower Spring End Shown)
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Ensure that upper strut mount is aligned as specified. See Fig 2 . Using NEW piston rod nut. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 2: Checking Alignment Of Upper Strut Mount

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