Removal and Installation

Rear Strut Assembly Removal and Installation
Removal

NOTE: When servicing component parts of strut assembly, loosen strut upper nut a little before removing strut assembly. This will make service work easier. Note, however, nut must not be removed at this point.

1) Hoist vehicle, allowing rear suspension to hang free.
2) Remove wheel.





3) Remove E-ring (1) securing brake hose.





4) Remove ABS wheel speed sensor harness mounting bolt (if equipped).
5) Remove strut bracket bolts and nuts. And then take brake hose off strut bracket using care not to deform brake pipe.





6) Remove strut support nuts (1).
Hold strut by hand so that it will not fall off.
7) Remove strut assembly.

Installation





1) Install strut by reversing removal Steps 1) - 7). Insert bracket bolts in such a direction as shown in figure.
2) Torque all fasteners to specification.
Tightening torque
Strut support nuts (a): 28 Nm (2.8 kgf-cm, 20.5 ft. lbs.)
Strut bracket nuts (b): 90 Nm (9.0 kgf-cm, 65.0 ft. lbs.)

NOTE: Do not twist brake hose when installing it. Install E-ring (1) as far as it fits to bracket (2) as shown.