Strut Assembly - Replacement

Strut Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

Notice: Refer to Suspension Spring Handling Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Remove the strut mount fasteners.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.





4. Disconnect the ABS front wheel speed sensor connector.
5. Remove the speed sensor bracket from the strut.

Notice: The knuckle must be retained after the strut-to-knuckle bolts have been removed. Failure to observe this may cause ball joint and/or wheel drive shaft damage.

6. Remove the brake line bracket from the strut on the left side.





7. Remove the strut to knuckle bolts (3) and the nuts (1) in order to separate the strut from the steering knuckle (2).
8. Remove the strut from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the strut into place.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the 3 strut mount fasteners.
Tighten the strut mount to body nuts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the strut to knuckle bolts (3) and the nuts (1) in order to install the strut to the steering knuckle (2).
4. Connect the brake line to the strut on the left side.
5. Connect the speed sensor to the bracket strut.





6. Connect the ABS front wheel speed sensor connector.
^ Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 185 Nm (136 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the brake line and the speed sensor bracket bolts to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).

7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.

Important: Perform a front wheel alignment after installing the strut.

8. Lower the vehicle.