Removal and Installation

FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove wheel and tire. Adjustment.
2.Remove wheel sensor electrical harness from strut. ABS (ABS), VDC/TCS/ABS (VDC/TCS/ABS).
3.Remove brake hose lock plate.
4.Remove stabilizer bar connecting rod end from strut. Exploded View.
5.Remove steering knuckle to strut bolts and nuts. Exploded View.
6.Remove bolt on strut tower bar then bolts on strut tower and remove strut from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the strut for any oil leakage or other damage and replace as necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Exploded View for tightening torque.





- Be sure tab (A) on strut mount insulator is positioned as shown.





- Check wheel alignment. Component Tests and General Diagnostics.