Mitsubishi 3000GT Service Manual page 760

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Disassembly steps
1. Dust shield
3. Strut insulator assembly
5. Upper spring pad
6. Bump rubber
7. Dust shield
8. Front coil spring
9. Strut assembly
MB991238
FRONT SUSPENSION - Strut
78 Nm
56
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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
(1) Holding the spring upper seat with the special tool, loosen
the self-locking nut.
Caution
The self-locking nut should be loosened only not
removed.
(2) Using the special tools, compress the coil spring, and
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then remove the self-locking nut.
Caution
(1) Install the special tools evenly, and so that the
(2) Do not use an air tool to tighten the bolt of the
Assembly
Caution
When applying the grease, take care
that grease does not adhere to the
insulator's rubber part.
maximum length will be attained within the
installation range.
special tool and to remove the self-locking nut.
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