Front Suspension

Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement

Special Tools

* CH 6066 - Strut Spring Compressor

* CH 35669 - Wrench

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Front Suspension

Disassembly Procedure

1. Remove the front suspension strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation Strut Assembly Removal and Installation.





2. Install the front suspension strut (2) in the CH 6066 - compressor (1).

Note:
The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.

3. Using the CH 6066 - compressor, compress the front spring.





4. Using a TORX(R) bit (1) and the CH 35669 - wrench (2), remove the front suspension strut nut.





5. Remove the front suspension strut (2) from the CH 6066 - compressor.

6. Remove the front suspension strut mount and the front spring from the CH 6066 - compressor.

Assembly Procedure





1. Install the front spring and front suspension strut mount (2) to the CH 6066 - compressor (1).

2. Using the CH 6066 - compressor (1), compress the front spring (2).

3. Hand tighten the front suspension strut nut.





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Note:
Use the proper size TORX(R) bit, hold the strut shaft.

4. Using the CH 35669 - wrench (2) and the TORX(R) bit (1), tighten the front suspension strut nut to 70 Nm (52 lb ft).

5. Remove the front suspension strut from the CH 6066 - compressor.

6. Install the front suspension strut to the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation Strut Assembly Removal and Installation.