Arrow/indicator on rear top mount should point in which direction?

[Bugster_MR2]

Hey

I just removed my old rear shocks. The arrow pictured was pointing outwards. Is that correct?

[Joesson]

@Bugster_MR2
Maybe I'm misunderstanding your question, but cannot see how that arrow could point outwards.

[Gaz mr-s]

I've never noticed one before. Might it be pointing to where the flat of the 'D' is?

[Topdownman]

There looks to be a circlip next to it, perhaps it is used when they put the top mount together?

I have never heard it mentioned when talking about fitting the shock absorbers though so nothing to worry about when refitting your shocks.