Strut With Coil Spring: Installation
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To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace self-locking nuts. If no centering pin is fitted, align support bearing using markings to wheel arch. If centering pin is fitted, align spring strut using centering pin to bore in wheel arch or using studs to wheel arch and push upwards. On all vehicles, tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Align front axle if spring strut with support bearing has been installed without centering pin. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES in WHEEL ALIGNMENT article.