Hotchkis 19410 Lexus IS 300 Sport Coil Springs - Manual (Page 12)

12) Slowly release the spring compressor. Make certain the coil seats properly to the upper spring
seat / strut top plate. Remove the strut assembly from the compressor for re-installation.
13) Slide the base of the strut assembly into the lower suspension arm and lift the arm back up to
the sub frame. Reconnect the arm using the stock hardware and a 19mm socket or wrench.
Torque the hardware to 80 ft/lbs.
14) With the suspension arm re-attached, you can now slide the stock hardware though the arm and
lower strut end. Use a 19mm wrench or socket to torque the bolt to 60 ft/lbs. Re-attach the end
link bolt through the arm. Use a 12mm socket or wrench to torque the hardware to 30 ft/lbs.
15) Re-attach the small bolts holding the strut to the inside of the fender well. Use a 12mm socket or
wrench to tighten the bolts. Torque the hardware to 30 ft/lbs.