>> D << Strut Nut (Self-Locking Nut) Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying Strut Insulator Assembly And Bump Stopper

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Use the following special tools to compress the coil spring gradually.
- Spring compressor (MB991793)
- Attachment A (MB991795)
- Upper plate (MB991794)
- Fixture (MB991830)
  
  Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Gradually
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
CAUTION: The locking nut for the piston rod inside the strut may be loose. Do not use the impact wrench to loosen the strut nut (self-locking nut).
Use the following special tools to tighten the strut nut (self-locking nut) to the specified torque:
- Wrench (MB991681)
- Socket (MB991682)
  Tightening torque: 60 ± 9 N.m (44 ± 6 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 3: Tightening Strut Nut (Self-Locking Nut)
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.