>> C << Coil Spring Nut (Jam Nut) Installation

Temporarily tighten the coil spring nut (jam nut).
CAUTION: Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt of special tool MB991237. It will break the special tool. Vibration of the impact wrench will cause the valve inside the shock absorber to drop out.
Remove special tools MB991237 and MB991239.
For 2.4L engine models, using special tools MB991681 and MB991682, tighten the coil spring nut (jam nut) to 23 +/- 2 N.m (17 +/- 1 ft-lb).

Fig 1: Installing Coil Spring Nut (Jam Nut) - 2.4L Engine
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

For 3.8L engine models, using special tool MB991681, a hexagon wrench and a pipe, tighten the coil spring nut (jam nut) to 23 +/- 2 N.m (17 +/- 1 ft-lb).

Fig 2: Installing Coil Spring Nut (Jam Nut) - 3.8L Engine
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.