>> C << Strut Nut Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check that both of the coil spring ends align with the spring seat groove correctly.
Align the strut spring seat hole with the upper spring seat hole.
CAUTION: Be careful that the hand is not pinched by the coil spring when aligning the piston rod with the hole of upper insulator while compressing the coil spring.

Fig 1: Aligning Strut Spring Seat Hole With Upper Spring Seat Hole
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
While passing the strut piston rod through the hole of upper insulator by hand, slowly compress the coil spring by the following special tools.
- Spring compressor (MB991793)
- Attachment A (MB991795)
- Upper plate (MB991794)
- Fixture (MB991830)
CAUTION: The lock nut for the piston rod inside the strut may be loose. Do not use the impact wrench to tighten the strut nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Use the following special tools to tighten the strut nut to the specified torque.
- Wrench (MB991681)
- Socket (MB991682)
  GREASE: Shell Retinax Grease CL0
  
  Tightening torque : 61 ± 9 N.m (45 ± 7 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (MB991681 And MB991682)
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.