Front

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
2. COIL SUSPENSION: REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER. Refer to Strut
3. AIR SUSPENSION: REMOVE FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER. Refer to Electronic Level Control.





4. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BRACKET
Torque:
A: 59 Nm (600 kgf-cm, 43 ft. lbs.)
B: 113 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.)





5. REMOVE STRUT BAR
a. Place matchmarks on the caster adjust cam and bracket.
b. Remove the nut and caster adjust cam, and disconnect the strut bar.
Torque: 181 Nm (1,850 kgf-cm, 134 ft. lbs.)
c. Remove the 2 nuts and strut bar from the lower suspension arm.
Torque: 164 Nm (1,670 kgf-cm, 121 ft. lbs.)

REPLACEMENT





REPLACE STRUT BAR CUSHION
a. Using SST and a press, remove the cushion.
SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011), 09710-26011 (09710-05081)





b. Using SST and a press, install a new cushion as shown in the illustration.
SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011), 09710-26011 (09710-05081)

HINT: The index tab of the new cushion should be at a right angle (±5°) to the center of the strut bar, and facing downwards when seen from outside the vehicle.


INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL AND FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT