Outback Sport F4-2.5L (2010)
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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Overhaul
Front Suspension
Front Strut
DISASSEMBLY
1) Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.
2) Using the ST, remove the self-locking nut.
ST 20399AG000 STRUT MOUNT SOCKET
3) Remove the strut mount and upper spring seat from strut.
4) Gradually decrease the compression force of compressor, and remove the coil spring.
5) Remove the dust cover and helper spring.
ASSEMBLY
1) Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.
NOTE:
Make sure that the vertical install direction of the coil spring is as shown in the figure.
2) Set the coil spring correctly so that its end face seats well in the spring seat as shown in the figure.