300M V6-3.5L VIN G (2000)
CAUTION: Before installing the upper mount, make sure the correct upper mount is being installed on the strut. DO NOT install a right mount on a left
front strut or a left mount on a right front strut. Incorrect mount installation may cause poor vehicle ride and steering feel, and excessive front end noise.
A lead or drift condition may also be the result. Left and right mounts look similar, but are different from one another. Looking down at the top of the
upper mount, 2 tabs can be seen down inside the mount center well. A rectangular hole can be seen on the edge of the mount mounting surface. This is
always in the 10 o'clock position when observing rubber tab positioning, whether a left or right mount is being observed. Once this hole is located in the
10 o'clock position, the tabs should be in the positions as shown. The right upper mount should also have a white dot painted on its mounting face.
8. Install the strut upper mount over the strut shaft and onto the top of the seat and bearing. Loosely install the retaining nut on the strut shaft.
9. Install Strut Nut Socket (on the end of a torque wrench), Special Tool 6864, on the strut shaft retaining nut. Next, install a socket on the hex on the
end of the strut shaft. While holding the strut shaft from turning, tighten the strut shaft retaining nut to a torque of 94 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
10. Slowly release the tension from the coil spring by backing off the compressor drive fully. As the tension is relieved, make sure the upper mount
and seat and bearing align properly. Verify the upper mount does not bind.
11. Remove the clamp from the lower end of the coil spring and strut. Push back the spring compressor upper and lower hooks, then remove the strut
assembly from the spring compressor.
12. Install the strut assembly on the vehicle. Refer to Removal and Installation for the required procedure.
