Aerio AWD L4-2.0L (2003)
1) Compress spring with special tool (A) until total length becomes about 250 mm (9.8 inch) as shown.
Length
"a": 250 mm (9.8 inch)
2) Install coil spring lower seat (1) and compressing coil spring, and mate spring end with stepped part of lower seat as shown.
3) Install bump stopper and dust cover onto strut rod. For installing direction, refer to the figure in Front Suspension Construction.
4) Pull strut rod as far up as possible and use care not to allow it to retract into strut.