Removal and Installation

FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove tires with power tool. Removal And Installation.
2.Remove lock plate from strut assembly. Removal And Installation.
3.Remove wheel sensor. Removal And Installation.
4.Remove stabilizer connecting rod from strut assembly. Removal And Installation.
5.Remove strut mounting bolts and nuts from steering knuckle.





6.Remove grommet (A) of cowl top cover.

White arrow indicates : Vehicle front

NOTE:
Remove mounting bolt of mounting insulator (1) from grommet hole.
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 bolts and nuts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
- Perform inspection after installation. Testing and Inspection.
- After replacing the strut absorber, always follow the disposal procedure to discard the strut absorber. Disposal.