Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (GNB)

Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (GNB)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Removal and Replacement.

2. Disconnect the front wheel drive shaft from the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side.

3. Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J60, J61) Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J60, J61)Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J64) Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J64).

4. Disconnect the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.

5. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link from the strut assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.

6. Remove the front brake hose from the bracket on the strut assembly.

7. Remove the front wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Without F45) Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Without F45).

8. Support the lower control arm with a jackstand.

9. Disconnect the lower control arm from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA) Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA)Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB) Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB).




10. Remove front suspension strut mount cover (1).

Note: Use a suitable tool to hold the strut shaft while removing the front suspension strut mount nut.

11. Remove the front suspension strut mount nut (2).

12. Remove the front suspension strut bumper stop (3).




13. Remove the strut assembly (1) from the vehicle.




14. Remove the front suspension strut yoke nut (1).

15. Remove the front brake hose bracket (2) and the front suspension strut yoke bolt (3).

16. Separate the strut assembly (4) from the front suspension strut yoke.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the strut assembly (4) in the front suspension strut yoke.

Caution: Be sure to orient the bolt so the head of the bolt is forward in vehicle and the nut is rearward in the vehicle. Failure to orient the bolt and nut correctly may cause the bolt to come into contact with the brake hose causing premature wear of the hose.

2. Install the front brake hose bracket (2) and the front suspension strut yoke bolt (3).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the front suspension strut yoke nut (1) and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb ft) + 45 degrees.




4. Install the strut assembly (1) on the vehicle.




5. Install the front suspension strut bumper stop (3).

Note:

* Use a suitable tool to hold the strut shaft while tightening the front suspension strut mount nut.

* DO NOT tighten the front suspension strut mount nut to specification until the vehicle is completely on the ground.

6. Install the front suspension strut mount nut (2) but do not completely tighten.

7. Connect the lower control arm to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA) Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA)Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB) Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB).

8. Remove the jackstand from the lower control arm.

9. Install the front wheel speed sensor in the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Without F45) Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Without F45).

10. Install the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J60, J61) Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J60, J61)Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J64) Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J64).

11. Install the front brake hose in the bracket on the strut assembly.

12. Connect the stabilizer shaft link to the strut assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.

13. Connect the steering linkage outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.

14. Connect the front wheel drive shaft to the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side.

15. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Removal and Replacement.

16. Lower the vehicle.

17. Tighten the front suspension strut mount nut (2) to 55 Nm (41 lb ft).

18. Install the front suspension strut mount nut cover (1).