Strut Assembly Replacement

Strut Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the strut upper cap and nut.




2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
3. Remove the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
4. On vehicles equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS), disconnect the ABS sensor line from the strut assembly.
5. Remove the brake line from the securing bracket on the strut assembly.




6. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link by removing the stabilizer link-to-strut assembly nut.




7. Disconnect the steering knuckle by removing the steering knuckle-to-strut assembly nuts and bolts.




8. Remove the strut assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the strut assembly.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.

2. Connect the strut assembly to the steering knuckle by installing the steering knuckle-to-strut assembly nuts and bolts.

Tighten the steering knuckle-to-strut assembly nuts and the bolts to 120 Nm (89 lb ft).




3. Connect the stabilizer shaft link to the strut assembly by attaching the stabilizer link-to-strut assembly nut.

Tighten the stabilizer link-to-strut assembly nut to 47 Nm (35 lb ft).

4. Install the brake line to the securing bracket on the strut assembly.
5. On vehicles equipped with the ABS, connect the ABS sensor line to the strut assembly.




6. Install the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the nuts securing the strut assembly to the body of the vehicle.

Tighten the strut assembly-to-body nuts to 65 Nm (48 lb ft).