Matrix FWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2009)
NOTICE:
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Align the cutout of the front coil spring upper seat with the protrusion on the front coil spring upper insulator.
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Check that the slot on the piston rod and the slot on the front coil spring upper seat are aligned.
7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST SEAL
(a) Install a new front suspension support dust seal.
8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
9. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT
(a) Temporarily tighten a new front support to front shock absorber nut.
(b) Remove SST from the front coil spring.
NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
10. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft-lbf)
(b) Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 240 Nm (2447 kgf-cm, 177 ft-lbf)
NOTE: Keep the bolts from rotating and tighten the nuts.