Strut Assembly Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Remove the nuts (1) and the bolt (2) attaching the top of the strut assembly (5) to the body (3).
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Place a jackstand under the crossmember.
4. Lower the vehicle slightly so that the weight of the vehicle rests on the jack stand and on the control arms.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
6. Remove the brake line bracket.
7. Scribe the strut flange. Refer to Strut and Knuckle Scribing.

Important: The steering knuckle must be supported to prevent an axle joint over-extension.





8. Remove the bolts (3) and the nuts (6) that attach the strut (2) to the steering knuckle (4).
9. Remove the strut assembly (2) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the strut assembly (2) to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolts (3) and the nuts (6) attaching the strut (2) to the steering knuckle (4).
Tighten the bolts to 180 Nm (133 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the brake line bracket.
4. Lower the vehicle.





5. Install the nuts (1) and the bolt (2) that attach the top of the strut assembly (5) to the body (3).
Tighten the nuts and the bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
7. Inspect the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Alignment.