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Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.
    Fig 1: View Of Strut
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  1. Install the strut into place.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the strut to knuckle bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Strut-To-Body Mount Nuts And Brake Hose Bracket Bolt
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  3. Connect the stabilizer shaft link to the strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  4. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Strut-To-Body Mount Nuts
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  5. Install strut to body mount nuts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the strut to body mount nuts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Adjust the rear wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .
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