Forester F4-2.5L Turbo (2009)
4) Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.
NOTE:
Make sure that the vertical install direction of the coil spring is as shown in the figure.
5) Set the coil spring correctly so that its end face seats well in the spring seat as shown in the figure.
6) Install the helper and dust cover to the piston rod.
7) Pull the piston rod fully upward, and install the spring seat.
NOTE:
Position the upper spring seat as shown in the figure.
8) Install the strut mount to piston rod, and temporarily attach and tighten a new self locking nut.
9) Using a hexagon wrench to prevent strut rod from turning, tighten the new self-locking nut with ST.
ST 20399AG000 STRUT MOUNT SOCKET
Tightening torque:
55 N-m (5.6 kgf-m, 40.6 ft-lb)
