Sephia LS Sedan L4-1.8L (1998)
3. Place the mounting block in a vise.
NOTICE: Use protective plates to cover jaws of vise.
4. Loosen retaining nut two to three turns.
NOTICE: Do not remove the nut.
5. Compress the coil spring with Special Service Tools (SST) (OK2A1 341 001 or equivalent).
6. Remove the retaining nut and washer.
7. Remove the mounting block, upper spring seat, upper spring isolator, dust boot, coil spring, lower spring isolator and rebound stopper.
Inspection
1. Check for the following and replace the strut, if necessary.
a. Attach a handle to the piston rod, and then collapse and expand strut at least three times.
b. Verify that operational is smooth, continuous, and does not change with each stroke.
c. Also, ensure there is no unusual noise from within the strut.
Reassembly
1. Place the strut in a vise.
NOTICE: Use protective plates to cover jaws of vise.
