Strut Assembly Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

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





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the strut upper nuts.





4. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.





5. Remove the strut lower bolts and nuts.
6. Remove the strut.


INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTICE: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.





1. Install the strut.
2. Install the strut upper nuts.
^ Tighten the strut upper nuts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Install the strut lower bolts and nuts.





IMPORTANT: 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 inch lbs.) of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.

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

4. Align the strut to the mark on the knuckle.
^ Tighten the strut lower nuts to 123 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the tire and wheel.
6. Lower the vehicle.