Legacy GT LTD Sedan AWD F4-2.5L DOHC (1998)
4. Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.
NOTE: Make sure that the vertical installing direction of coil spring is as shown in figure.
5. Set the coil spring correctly so that its end face fits well into the spring seat as shown
6. Install helper and dust cover to the piston rod
7. Pull the piston rod fully upward, and install rubber seat and spring seat.
NOTE: Ensure that upper spring seat is positioned with "OUT" mark facing outward.
8. Install strut mount to the piston rod' and tighten the self-locking nut temporarily.
CAUTION: Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
9. Using hexagon wrench to prevent strut rod from turning, tighten self-locking nut with ST.
Tightening torque: 54 ± 5 Nm (39.8 ± 3.6 ft. lbs.).
ST 927760000 Strut Mount Socket
10. Loosen the coil spring carefully.