Accent GL Sedan L4-1495cc 1.5L SOHC MFI (1997)
2. Install the rubber bumper, upper rubber seat, upper seat assy, insulator and washer in the order.
NOTE: Align the D-shaped hole in the spring seat upper assembly with the indentation on the piston rod. After having correctly seated the upper
and lower ends of the coil spring in the upper and lower spring seat grooves, loosen special tool.
4. Using the special tool, hold the upper spring seat and tighten the self-locking nut to 60-70 Nm (43-51 ft. lbs.).
5. Pack the SAE J310a, chassis grease (NLGI No. 0) grease in the strut upper bearing and install the cap.
CAUTION: Make sure that no grease is on the insulator rubber.
NOTE:
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When installing the strut, the mating surface must be clean, and refer to the following tightening torque. Tighten the strut upper installation
nut 20-30 Nm (14-22 ft. lbs.) and the strut assembly to knuckle 75-90 (55-66 ft. lbs.).
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Be sure to bleed the brake system when installing the brake hose
