Strut Assembly Replacement

Strut Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the strut upper mounting nuts.

Note: Lift the vehicle using ONLY a frame-contact vehicle lift. Do NOT lift the vehicle using a suspension-contact vehicle lift.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




4. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link from the strut assembly.




5. Remove the strut lower bolts, nuts and antilock brake system (ABS) wiring bracket, if equipped.
6. Remove the strut.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the strut.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the strut upper mounting nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).





Note: This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:

* The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust.
* The fastener develops 3 Nm (27 lb in) of torque/drag against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.

If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.

3. Install the strut lower bolts, nuts and ABS wiring bracket, if equipped.

Tighten the strut lower nuts to 120 Nm (89 lb ft).




4. Connect the stabilizer shaft link to the strut assembly.

Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nut to 65 Nm (48 lb ft).

5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Align the front wheels. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement (Wheel Alignment Measurement).