Removal and Installation
Strut and Spring AssemblyStrut and Spring Assembly:
Removal and Installation
WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas-pressurized front shock absorbers which will extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the front shock absorber during removal or disassembly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation is necessary. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
NOTE: Turn the ignition switch to position 1.
1. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the wheel hub and bearing or the disc brake dust shield from the knuckle.
Remove the wheel knuckle.
2. CAUTION: Do not use power tools to remove the nut. Damage to the boot or ball joint can result.
NOTE: To remove the nut, first loosen the nut, then use the hex holding feature to keep the stabilizer bar link ball joint from turning while removing the nut.
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut, then disconnect the stabilizer bar link.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt and detach the brake hose bracket from the strut.
^ To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
4. Unclip the ABS sensor wire retainer and position the sensor aside.
5. If necessary, detach the washer hose retainer.
6. Remove and discard the 3 upper strut mount nuts, then remove the strut and spring assembly.
^ To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
7. NOTE: Make sure the spring is correctly seated in both spring seats.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Always install new:
- Stabilizer bar link upper nuts
- Strut mounting nuts