Lancer L4-2.0L (4B11) (2008)
2. Set the strut assembly to the following special tools:
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Spring compressor (MB991793)
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Attachment A (MB991795)
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Upper plate (MB991794)
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Fixture (MB991830)
NOTE: Use the bolts and nuts removed from the vehicle to secure the strut assembly and tighten them lightly by hand.
3. After steering the strut assembly, operate the spring compressor and compress the coil spring by approximately 5 mm.
CAUTION
The locking nut for the piston rod inside the strut may be loose. Do not use the impact wrench to loosen the strut nut (self-locking nut).
4. Use the following tools to loosen the strut nut (self-locking nut):
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Wrench (MB991681)
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Socket (MB991682)
[[B]] STRUT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
CAUTION
Wear the protective glasses. Although the gas is harmless, drilling chips may be blown out by the gas.