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Strut Assembly: Reassembly

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  1. Fully extend strut shaft. Install dust shield assembly, spring and upper strut mount assembly. See Figure . Ensure spring is correctly positioned in spring seat and in spring isolator.
  2. Compress spring, guiding strut shaft through hole in upper strut mount assembly, until washer and shaft nut can be installed onto shaft. DO NOT overcompress spring. While holding shaft nut with a wrench, tighten shaft to specification using a Torx socket. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Decompress strut spring.
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