Strut Assembly Replacement
Removal ProcedureNotice: 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.
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. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
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.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice
2. Install the strut upper nuts.
Tighten the strut upper nuts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the strut lower bolts and nuts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice
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.).
5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
6. Lower the vehicle.