Installing The Spring Strut

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Fig 1: Installing Spring Strut On Lower Control Arm

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Install:

the spring strut on the lower control arm. Use a large jimmy bar to bend the control arm down and align the spring strut against the control arm
the spring strut/lower control arm screw loosely.
Use a new screw. The screw will be tightened later.