Removal and Installation

FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove tires with power tool. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
2.Remove lock plate from strut assembly. Refer to "FRONT : Exploded View" Exploded View.
3.Remove wheel sensor. Refer to "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.
4.Remove stabilizer connecting rod from strut assembly. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.





5.Remove strut mounting bolts and nuts from steering knuckle with power tool.
6.Remove cowl top cover. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.
7.Remove mounting bolt of mounting insulator, and then remove strut assembly.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.





- Install strut assembly with the identification mark (A) of mounting insulator faced forward of the vehicle and the arrow (B) faced outside.
NOTE:
The identification mark "0" shows the right mounting insulator and
"1" shows left.
- Never reuse strut mounting nut.
- Perform final tightening of fixing parts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
- Perform inspection after installation. Refer to "Inspection" Testing and Inspection.
- After replacing the strut, always follow the disposal procedure to discard the strut. Refer to "Disposal" Disposal.