Disassembly and Assembly

1. Remove strut, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
2. Compress strut spring using a suitable compressor, then remove self-locking nut, washer, upper rubber mounting, damper ring and coil spring.
3. Remove lower rubber mounting, washers, bump stop, protective sleeve, cover plate and spring plate.
4. Reverse procedure to assemble, noting the following:
a. Notch on spring plate points 45° to left as seen in direction of vehicle travel.
b. Tighten self-locking nut to specifications.