Rear strut/coil install tips?

[mracebabii]

Here on the first pic is the same problem i am having, the metal bushing on the right :-(

Heres the metal bushing on the left side :-(

Its on there pretty tight.

 

[mracebabii]

Megan track coils install ^

 

[Poodles]

Supposed to be tight, push them toward the outside.

 

[Bmettie]

Use a hammer and a punch to open the gap. Install your strut and when you tighten the bolt you will suck the sleeve back in to the strut