Forester AWD F4-2.5L DOHC (1998)
NOTE: Ensure that upper spring seat is positioned as show in figure.
8. Install strut mount to the piston rod, and tighten the self-locking nut temporarily.
CAUTION: Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
9. Using hexagon wrench to prevent strut rod from turning, tighten self-locking nut with ST.
ST 927760000 STRUT MOUNT SOCKET
Tightening torque: 54 ± 5 Nm (5.5 ± 0.5 kg-m, 39.8 ± 3.6 ft. lbs.)
10. Loosen the coil spring carefully.