Hotchkis 19410 Lexus IS 300 Sport Coil Springs - Manual (Page 4)

10) Secure the strut assembly in a coil spring compressor (these can be rented from most major
auto parts stores). Remove the top plate from the strut and retain it for later re-installation. Use
a paint marker or similar tool to mark the top plate and coil for alignment purposes.
11) Use a flat blade screwdriver or similar tool to remove the plastic dust cover concealing the top
nut on the strut. Compress the coil to take tension off the top plate and use a 17mm socket to
remove the nut. Retain the nut for later re-installation.
12) Remove the upper strut plate with the dust cover boot. Remove the stock bump stop from the
strut or the dust cover if it’s lodged inside. Release the tension on the coil and remove the stock
coil. Retain the top plate and dust cover. You may discard the stock bump stop.