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Strut Assembly Overview






Strut Assembly Overview

If components with bonded rubber bushings were replaced or bolts/nuts on these components were loosened, corresponding wheel bearing must be lifted into curb weight position. Refer to --> [ Lifting Wheel Bearing to Curb Weight Position ] Front Suspension (AWD).





1 Self locking nut

M14 x 1.5.

60 Nm.

Always replace after removal.

2 Mount

3 Upper spring seat

4 Upper washer

5 Upper support

6 Protective sleeve

7 Buffer stop

8 Shock absorber

9 Lower washer

Allocation, refer to --> [ Lower Spacer, Allocating ] Lower Spacer, Allocating.

10 Lower support

11 Coil spring

Surface of spring coil may not be damaged.

Note color code.

12 Protective cap