Repair Procedures

Replacement

1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :
88.3 - 107.9N.m(9.0 - 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6lb-ft)





CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.

2. Remove the brake hose bracket (A) and the wheel speed sensor bracket (B) from the front strut assembly by loosening the mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :
(B,C) 7.8 - 11.8N.m(0.8 - 1.2kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7lb-ft)




3. Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.

Tightening torque :
98.1 - 117.7N.m(10.0 - 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8lb-ft)




4. Remove the cover (A) and loosen the strut mounting nut (B).

Tightening torque :
49.0 - 58.8N.m(5.0 - 6.0kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4lb-ft)








5. Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with the front axle (B) by loosening the bolt & nut.

Tightening torque :
137.3 - 156.9N.m(14.0 - 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7lb-ft)




6. Installation is the reverse of removal.

CAUTION:
- Tighten with specified torque at curb position of vehicle
- Fix the strut rod and tighten the nut

Disassembly and Reassembly

1. Compress the coil spring with a strut spring compressor. Do not compress the spring more than necessary.
2. Loosen the lock nut.

Tightening torque :
58.8 - 78.8N.m(6.0 - 7.5kgf.m, 43.4 - 54.2lb-ft)

3. Disassemble the components of front strut assembly in sequence.





4. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.

Inspection

1. Check the components for damage or deformation.
2. Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.