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Removal & Installation

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    NOTE: If a spring strut support bearing without centering pin was fitted, the centering pin of the new spring strut support bearing must be driven out.
  1. Procedures are identical with those of replacing spring strut shock absorber. See COIL SPRING & SHOCK ABSORBER .
  2. Spacer ring (A) is fitted in vehicles with "rough road package" version. Centering pin (1) of support bearing must rest on bore of adapter (A). See Fig 1.
Fig 1: Identifying Support Bearing Components
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