Strut Assembly Replacement

Strut Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

Notice: Refer to avoid chipping or scratching the coating in Service Precautions.

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.
3. Remove the wiper module.





4. Remove the strut upper nuts.





5. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.





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

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to avoid chipping or scratching the coating in Service Precautions.





1. Install the strut.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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





3. Install the wiper module.





4. 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.

5. Align the strut to the mark on the knuckle.
^ Tighten the strut lower nuts to 123 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the tire and wheel.
7. Lower the vehicle.