Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Assemble

1. Install lower spring pad ensuring protrusions fit holes in spring lower seat.
2. Using spring compressor tool No. 09546-1100, or equivalent, fully compress and install onto strut.
3. Join together dust cover and bump rubber.
4. Install spring upper seat onto piston rod and align D-shaped hole with notch in rod.
5. Align holes in strut assembly spring lower seat with hole in spring upper seat.
6. Install self-locking nut on strut assembly.
7. Align two ends of coil spring to grooves on spring seat.
8. Using special spanner tool No. 09546-33000, or equivalent, hold spring upper seat, then tighten self-locking nut.
9. Apply suitable grease to strut insulator bearing and install dust cover.