Strut Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the 3 upper strut support nuts (1) from the strut tower.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
4. Support the control arm with a floor jack.
5. If the vehicle has ABS, remove the bolt and the wheel speed sensor harness from the strut.





6. Remove the E-ring that secures the brake hose (2) to the strut bracket (3).
7. Remove the brake hose (2) from the strut support.





8. Remove the strut-to-knuckle nuts (2) and the bolts from the strut assembly.
9. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the strut assembly to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Secure the upper strut support (1) nuts.
^ Tighten the upper strut support nuts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Install the strut-to-knuckle bolt and the nuts (2).
^ Tighten the strut-to-knuckle bolts and the nuts to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Do not twist brake hose when installing it. Install E-ring so that it is flush with the hose bracket opening.





5. Attach the brake hose (2) to the strut bracket (3).
6. Secure the brake hose with the E-ring.
7. Attach the wheel speed sensor harness to the strut.
8. If the vehicle has ABS, attach the wheel speed sensor to the strut. Secure the wheel speed sensor harness with the bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
9. Remove the floor jack.
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
11. Lower the vehicle.