Disassembly/Assembly

Fig. 2 MacPherson strut assembly exploded view:

1. Mount strut in suitable spring compressor.
2. Compress spring to about 1/2 its height. Do not bottom spring.
3. Remove nut from strut shaft and remove components, Fig. 2.
4. Reverse procedure to assemble. Compress spring so strut shaft protrudes through cap by about 1 inch. Torque nut to 29 ft. lbs.