Removal and Installation
Strut and Spring AssemblyStrut and Spring Assembly:
Removal
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 or an equivalent part must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
1. Remove the parcel tray.
2. Loosen the 3 strut mounting nuts.
3. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt and detach the brake hose from the strut.
4. Remove and discard the tension strut rear nut, then remove the washer and the rear half of the rear bushing.
5. Detach the tension strut from the wheel spindle.
6. CAUTION: Care should be taken when removing the strut and spring assembly so the rear wheel brake hose is not stretched.
NOTE: To aid in removal, use a large screwdriver to spread the pinch joint.
Remove and discard the wheel spindle pinch bolt, then detach the spindle from the strut and spring assembly.
7. Partially lower the vehicle.
8. Remove and discard the 3 strut mounting nuts, then remove the strut and spring assembly.
Installation
1. Position the strut and spring assembly and install 3 new nuts.
^ Do not tighten the nuts at this time.
2. Partially raise the vehicle.
3. Position the wheel spindle on the strut and install a new pinch bolt.
^ Tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
4. NOTE: Make sure the cupped side of the washer is facing away from the bushing.
Position the tension strut into the spindle and install the rear half of the bushing, the washer and a new tension strut rear nut.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
5. Position the brake hose and install the bolt.
6. Tighten the 3 strut mounting nuts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the parcel tray.