Install the spring strut

• Position the spring strut (1) with the swivel bearing in the wheel well.

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• Observe the correct positioning of the pin (1) of the support bearing on strut tower.

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• Replace screws (1).

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten down screws (1).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE LATERAL HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT or INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER
• Refer to ATTACHING THE WISHBONE ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to SECURING TENSION STRUT ON SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to SECURING THE TIE ROD ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to FASTENING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK TO THE SPRING STRUT .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT BRAKE DISC .
• Refer to FASTENING FRONT BRAKE CALIPER .
• Refer to ATTACHING FRONT BRAKE HOSE .
• Refer to FASTENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE WHEEL BEARING .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .