Assembly Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring

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Install the coil spring and upper strut mount to the J 45400 .
Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.
Install the strut to the coil spring and upper strut mount.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Strut Retaining Nut

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Loosely install the strut retaining nut.

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Use a 45 TORX® socket to hold the strut shaft. Use the J-35669 to install the upper strut mount nut.
Tighten

Tighten the strut mount nut to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).
Remove the strut from the J 45400 .
Install the strut to the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE1, FE3) , Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE7) .