1. Remove the front strut from the car and clean it from dirt. Using a special device, compress the spring so that its upper cup is unloaded.
Attention! When using a special device for compressing springs, make sure that the spring coils are securely gripped, compress the spring from opposite sides. The spring has a very high compression force, so use only a very reliable tool. Never tie the spring with wire.
Attention! The central fastening nut can only be unscrewed when the spring is compressed.
2. Secure the shock absorber rod from turning with a wrench and, using a second open-end wrench, unscrew the central nut securing the shock absorber rod.
3. Remove the plate (the top of the front pillar).
4. Remove the gasket and upper spring seat.
5. Remove the coil spring.
6. Remove the washer from the top of the front strut.
7. Clean the protective cover and rubber stop.
8. Remove the lower spring seat.
9. Check all shock absorber strut components for wear, damage or deformation. Check the smoothness of the shock absorber rod. Check the shock absorber for leaks, as well as its rod for pitting along its entire length.
10. Install the lower spring seat on the strut and slide the rubber stop onto the shock absorber rod. Install the protective cover and washer. The lower end of the protective cover must be installed on the shock absorber body.
11. Install the coil spring so that its lower end is correctly positioned in the spring seat. Install the upper spring seat so that its upper end is positioned in the recess of the upper spring seat (arrow). Install the gasket and upper plate.
12. Install the washer and thread the new nut onto the shock absorber rod.