Front Suspension

Strut and Spring Assembly









Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.

2. Detach the brake hose from the support bracket.





3. Remove the stabilizer bar link upper nut and detach the link from the strut.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

4. NOTICE: The wheel knuckle-to-strut bolt is tightened in 2 stages. Failure to follow these instructions may result in incorrect clamp load and component damage.

Remove the wheel knuckle-to-strut bolt.

- Stage 1: To install, tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).

- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.

5. NOTICE: The inner Constant Velocity (CV) joint must not be bent more than 18 degrees and the outer CV joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees or damage to the halfshaft may occur.

Detach the wheel knuckle from the strut and spring assembly.

- Support the wheel knuckle and halfshaft using mechanic's wire.

6. NOTICE: Support the strut and spring assembly to prevent damage.

Remove the upper strut mount nuts and the strut and spring assembly.

- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- For additional information on the disassembly and assembly of the strut and spring assembly, refer to Strut and Spring Assembly Overhaul.

8. Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to Suspension System - General Information Service and Repair.