Strut Assembly Replacement

Strut Assembly Removal and Installation

Removal Procedure

Notice: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or cracking the spring coating when handling the front suspension coil spring. Failure to observe this notice may result in spring breakage.






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.
3. Place jackstands under the the lower control arm.
4. Lower the vehicle slightly so that the weight of the vehicle rests on the jack stand and on the lower control arms.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Scribe the strut flange. Refer to Strut and Knuckle Scribing Strut and Knuckle Scribing.






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

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

Installation Procedure






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

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the bolts (3) and the nuts (6) attaching the strut (2) to the steering knuckle (4).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 180 Nm (133 lb ft).

3. Lower the vehicle.






4. Install the nuts (1) and the bolt (2) that attach the top of the strut assembly (5) to the body (3).

Tighten
Tighten the nuts and the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Inspect the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement Specifications.