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FRONT SUSPENSION — Coil Spring and Strut Assembly

FA-16prose procedure

Figure SFA576A shows both Left and Right upper spring seat orientations with cutout facing inner side of vehicle.

Continued from FA-15

Inspection (Cont'd)

STRUT MOUNTING INSULATOR

  1. 1
    Check cemented rubber-to-metal portion for separation or cracks. Check rubber parts for deterioration.
  2. 2
    Check thrust bearing parts for abnormal noise or excessive rattle in axial direction. Replace if necessary.

LOCK WASHER

  1. 1
    Check for cracks, deformation or other damage. Replace if necessary.

COIL SPRING

  1. 1
    Check for cracks, deformation or other damage. Replace if necessary.

Assembly

  1. 1
    When installing coil spring, be careful not to reverse top and bottom direction. (Top end is flat.)
    Top end is flat.
    Coil spring orientation showing Top (flat end) and Bottom, with spring shape illustration
    SFA760
  2. 2
    When installing coil spring on strut, it must be positioned as shown in figure at left.
    Upper end has Flat tail. Position Lower end correctly on strut.
    Coil spring installed on strut showing Upper end with Flat tail and Lower end positioning
    SFA624
  3. 3
    Install upper spring seat with its cutout facing the inner side of vehicle.
    Cutout is on the inner side of vehicle. Figure shows Left and Right seat orientations with Front direction indicated.
    Upper spring seat showing Left and Right sides with Cutout (inner side of vehicle) facing Front direction
    SFA576A
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