Protege LX L4-2.0L DOHC (2001)
2. Mark the coil spring, upper spring seat and mounting rubber for proper installation as shown in the figure. (The following figure shows how to
install the right side. Install the left side symmetrically.)
3. Align the marks of the coil spring and upper spring seat rubber. Protect the coil spring and upper seat spring using a piece of cloth, then set the
SSTs.
4. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs.
5. Install the lower spring seat rubber on the lower spring seat.
6. Install the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring seat.
7. Align the marks of the mounting rubber and shock absorber.
8. Install the washer and piston rod nut, then remove the SSTs.
Piston rod nut tightening torque 55 - 67 Nm (5.6 - 6.9 kgf-m, 41 - 49 ft. lbs.)