Repair Procedures
REMOVAL
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire(A) from front hub(B).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts(C) then remove the front wheel and tire(A).
3. Remove the brake hose bracket(B) and speed sensor wire mounting bolt(C) from the strut assembly(A).
4. Remove the speed sensor wire mounting bolt(B) and speed sensor(A).
5. Remove the nut(B) from the stabilizer bar link(A).
6. Remove the strut upper mounting nuts(A).
7. Remove the strut lower mounting bolts(A) and then remove the strut assembly(B).
INSTALLATION
1. Install the strut assembly(B) and then install the strut lower mounting bolts(A).
Tightening torque :
100 - 120 Nm (10 - 12 Kgf-m, 72 - 86 lb-ft)
2. Install the strut upper mounting nuts(A).
Tightening torque :
20 - 30 Nm (2 - 3 Kgf-m, 14.4 - 21.6 lb-ft)
NOTE:
When installing the strut assembly mounting nuts, check if the self-locking nut is in the right direction as shown in the illustration.
Power steering
Manual steering
3. Install the nut(B) on the stabilizer bar link(A).
Tightening torque :
35 - 45 Nm (3.5 - 4.5 Kgf-m, 25 - 32 lb-ft)
4. Install the speed sensor wire mounting bolt(B) and speed sensor(A).
Tightening torque :
A : 13 - 17 Nm (1.3 - 1.7 Kgf-m, 9.4 - 12 lb-ft)
B : 7 - 11 Nm (0.7 - 1.1 Kgf-m, 5 - 7 lb-ft)
5. Install the brake hose bracket(B) and speed sensor wire mounting bolt(C) on the strut assembly(A).
Tightening torque :
Brake hose mounting bolt ;
9 - 14 Nm (0.9 - 1.4 Kgf-m, 6 - 10 lb-ft)
6. Install the front wheel and tire(A) on the front hub(B).
Tightening torque :
90 - 110 Nm (9 - 11 Kgf-m, 65 - 79 lb-ft)
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts(C) then install the front wheel and tire(A).
DISASSEMBLY
1. Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring(A) until there is only a little tension of the spring on the strut.
2. Remove the self-locking nut(C) from the strut assembly(B).
3. Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring and dust cover from the strut assembly.
INSPECTION
1. Check the strut insulator bearing for wear or damage.
2. Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
3. Compress and extend the piston rod(A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
REASSEMBLY
1. Install the spring lower pad(D) so that the protrusions(A) fit in the holes(C) in the spring lower seat(B).
2. Compress coil spring using special tool (09546-26000).
Install compressed coil spring into shock absorber.
NOTE:
1) Indicated two identification color marks on the coil spring one follows model option the other follows load classification according to the below.
Pay attention to distinguish between the two marks and then install them.
2) Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
3. After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
4. After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring(A) in the upper and lower spring seat grooves(B) correctly, tighten new self-locking nut temporarily.
5. Remove the special tool(09546-26000).
6. Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque :
50 - 70 Nm (5 - 7 kgf-m, 36 - 50 lb-ft)
INSPECTION
1. Check the strut insulator bearing for wear or damage.
2. Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
3. Compress and extend the piston rod(A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.