Strut Assembly Removal and Installation

Strut Assembly Removal and Installation

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the 3 upper strut mount bolts.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.





4. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt from the strut assembly.





5. Remove the stabilizer link nut and separate the link from the strut assembly.





6. Remove the lower strut bolts and nuts.

7. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Position the strut assembly to the vehicle.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the 3 upper strut mount bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).





3. Install the lower strut bolts and nuts and tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb ft).





Note:
Inspect the stabilizer link seals for damage prior to installation. Replace as required.

Note:
Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to rotate while installing the link nut.

4. Position the stabilizer link to the strut and install the nut and tighten the nut to 65 Nm (48 lb ft).





5. Position the brake hose bracket to the strut assembly and install the bolt and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).

6. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

7. Lower the vehicle.

8. Perform a wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement Wheel Alignment Measurement.