Strut Assembly Replacement

Strut Assembly Replacement

Special Tools

KM-6384 Assembly Clamp

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front wheel.




2. Detach the wiring harness from the spring strut.

* In vehicles without brake pad wear indicator (I):

- Push lock mechanism (1) downward.
- Disconnect the wheel sensor wiring harness (2).

* In vehicles with brake pad wear indicator (II):

- Slide the primary lock mechanism (3) downward.
- Twist the secondary lock mechanism (4) in direction of arrow.
- Disconnect the brake pad wear indicator wiring harness plug from the wiring harness.
- Disconnect the wheel sensor wiring harness plug from the wiring harness.

* Clip in spring strut wiring harness.




3. Remove the brake hose from the spring strut support tube.

* Remove the retaining clip (1).
* Pull the brake hose (2) out of bracket.

4. Remove the swing arm (1) from spring strut support tube.
Counterhold at the two flattened areas with open-ended wrench.




5. Remove the steering knuckle from the string strut.

* Remove the 2 bolted connections (2).
* Tilt the steering knuckle towards the outside.

Note:
* Before removing retaining ring, hold spring strut.
* The retaining ring cannot be removed without being destroyed and must be replaced during installation.

6. Remove the retaining ring (1) with suitable tool.




7. Remove the spring strut.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the spring strut to wheel housing.

* Replace the spring strut in wheel housing.
* Install the new retaining ring (1) with the KM-6384 (2).
* Install both halves of retaining ring by hand.
* Compress the halves of retaining ring together with KM-6384 .

Note: Insert the bolts from front. Tightening to torque does not take place until camber has been adjusted.

2. Install the spring strut to the steering knuckle.

* Insert 2 new screwed joints
* Use the 2 new bolts.
* Use the 2 new nuts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the swing arm to the spring strut support tube.

Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb ft).

* Use the new nuts.
* Counterhold at the two flattened areas with open-ended wrench.

Note: Pay attention to correct hose routing.

4. Install the brake hose to the spring strut support tube bracket.

* Insert the brake hose in the bracket.
* Secure the brake hose using the retaining clip.

5. Connect the wiring harness to the spring strut.

* Clip in the wiring harness to the spring strut
* In vehicles without brake pad wear indicator:

- Connect the wheel sensor wiring harness.
- Slide the lock mechanism upward.

* In vehicles with brake pad wear indicator:

- Connect the brake pad wear indicator wiring harness plug to the wiring harness.
- Connect the wheel sensor wiring harness plug to the wiring harness.
- Twist the secondary lock mechanism (4) in direction of arrow.
- Slide the primary lock mechanism (3) upward.

6. Install the front wheel.

Tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb ft).

7. Inspect the camber. Refer to Alignment Checking (Component Tests and General Diagnostics).
8. Adjust the chamber. Refer to Front Camber Adjustment (Service and Repair).
9. Tighten the 2 screwed joint, spring strut support tube to steering knuckle, in 3 stages.

* Tighten the 2 bolted connections to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
* Tighten the 2 new screwed joints to 85 Nm 67 lb ft).
* Tighten the 2 new screw connections to 75 degrees plus 15 degrees.