Strut Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Loosen the strut housing tie bar through-bolts on both ends of the tie bar.
2. If CCR equipped, disconnect the CCR electrical connector.
3. Remove the three strut mounts, strut to body.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle by the frame, allowing the control arms to hang free.
5. Remove the wheel and tire.
6. Remove the ABS front wheel speed sensor connector.
7. Remove the speed sensor bracket from the strut.
8. Remove the brake line bracket from the strut.

NOTICE: The knuckle must be retained after the strut-to-knuckle bolts have been removed. Failure to observe this may cause ball joint and/or drive axle damage.

9. Remove the strut to knuckle bolts.

NOTICE: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or cracking the spring coating when handling the front suspension coil spring.

10. Remove the strut from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the strut into place
2. Install the washer and tie bar.

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the three strut mount nuts.

Tighten
^ Tighten the strut mount nuts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the tie bar through-bolts (outboard first) to 37 (27 ft. lbs.).

4. If CCR equipped, connect the CCR electrical connector.
5. Install the strut to knuckle bolts.
6. Install the brake line bracket to the strut.
7. Install the speed sensor bracket to the strut.
8. Install the speed sensor connector.

Tighten
^ Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the brake line and speed sensor bracket bolts to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).

9. Install the wheel and tire.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).

10. Lower the vehicle.