Install the spring strut

• Position the spring strut (1) on top on the body.
• Press the swivel bearing down slightly.
• Insert the spring strut (1) at the bottom of the wishbone.

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• Fasten cable to holder (3).
• Connect connectors (1) and (2) and lock.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to ATTACHING THE FRONT SPRING STRUT .
• Refer to SECURING THE SPRING STRUT TO THE BOTTOM WISHBONE .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK TO THE SPRING STRUT .
• Refer to FASTENING THE WISHBONE TO THE TOP OF THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TOP SWIVEL BEARING ATTACHMENT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT OR RIGHT .