Front Suspension Strut Assembly - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Raise the strut assembly (2) into the strut tower, aligning the three studs on the strut assembly upper mount with the holes in strut tower. Install the three mounting nuts (1) on the studs. Tighten the three nuts to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).






CAUTION: The strut assembly-to-knuckle attaching bolts (5) are serrated and must not be turned during installation. Install the nuts while holding the bolts stationary in the knuckle.

2. Position the lower end of the strut assembly (3) in line with the upper end of the knuckle (6), aligning the mounting holes. Install the two attaching bolts (5). Install the nuts (2). While holding the bolts in place, tighten the nuts to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
3. Attach the stabilizer bar link (1) to the strut (3). Install and tighten the nut (4) while holding the stabilizer bar link stud stationary. Tighten the nut to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.).





4. Secure the flex hose (2) routing bracket to the strut (6) with the mounting screw (1). Tighten the mounting screw to 13 Nm (120 in. lbs.).





5. Install tire and wheel assembly (1) Tires And Wheels - Installation. Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Perform wheel alignment as necessary. Wheel Alignment Procedures