Tribute 4WD L4-2.3L Hybrid (2008)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Overhaul
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STRUT AND SPRING - FRONT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
1. Mount the strut and spring assembly in a suitable spring compressor.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench on the nut.
2. Compress the coil spring enough to relieve the tension on the strut assembly.
3. Remove the strut piston rod-to-bushing nut.
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To assemble, tighten to 103 Nm {10.3 kgf-m, 76 ft-lbf}.
4. Remove the strut.
5. Remove the lower coil spring insulator.
6. Remove the coil spring.
7. Remove the upper coil spring insulator.
