>>C<< Strut Nut (Jam Nut) Installation

Ensure that the bearing is seated correctly.
WARNING: When the strut piston rod is positioned to the hole of strut insulator with compressing the coil spring, be careful that your hand is not jammed by the coil spring.
Compress the coil spring slowly using the following special tools, penetrating the strut piston rod to the hole of strut insulator.
- MB991793: Spring Compressor
- MB991794: Upper Plate
- MB991795: Attachment A
- MB991830: Fixture
While the coil spring is being compressed by the special tools, temporarily tighten the strut nut (jam nut).

Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring
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Ensure that the arrows on the strut bracket center and the strut insulator are positioned as shown in the illustration.

Fig 2: Strut Bracket And Strut Insulator
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CAUTION: Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the strut nut, otherwise the strut nut will be damaged. Vibration of the impact wrench will cause the valve inside the strut to drop out.
For 2.4L engine models, using special tools MB991681 and MB991682, tighten the strut nut (jam nut) to 65 ± 5 N.m (48 ± 4 ft-lb).

Fig 3: Securing Strut Using Special Tool MB991682 - 2.4L Engine
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For 3.8L engine models, using special tool MB991681, a hexagon wrench and a pipe, tighten the strut nut (jam nut) to 65 ± 5 N.m (48 ± 4 ft-lb).

Fig 4: Securing Strut Using Special Tool MB991681 - 3.8L Engine
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