Strut Assembly Removal and Installation

Strut Assembly Removal and Installation

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement Service and Repair.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

3. Remove the stabilizer link at the front strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.





4. Remove the wheel speed sensor wiring harness (1) and (2) from the front strut (3).





5. If removing the front strut to service any other suspension or steering component, scribe a line in the steering knuckle against the front strut. This will aid in the realigning the front suspension.

6. Lower the vehicle to gain access to the upper strut mounting bolts.





7. Remove the front strut mounting bolts and nuts.





8. Remove the upper strut mounting nuts.





Note:
To reduce the brake hose stress during strut removal, install a jack stand under the steering knuckle.

9. Separate the front strut from the steering knuckle.

10. Remove the front strut assembly from the vehicle.

11. If replacing the strut or the spring, refer to Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement Front Suspension.

Installation Procedure





1. Position the front strut in the strut tower.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the upper strut mounting nuts.

Tighten the mounting nut to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).

3. Raise the vehicle.





Note:
To reduce the brake hose stress during strut installation, install a jack stand under the steering knuckle.

Note:
If installing the front strut after servicing another steering or suspension component, align the front strut to the scribe mark on the steering knuckle.

4. Position the front strut on the steering knuckle.





5. Install the front strut to steering knuckle mounting nuts and bolts.

Tighten the mounting nut to 195 Nm (144 lb ft).

6. Install the stabilizer link at the front strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.





7. Install the wheel speed sensor wiring harness (1) and (2) on the front strut (3).

8. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement Service and Repair.

9. Align the front end. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement Wheel Alignment Measurement.