Front Suspension

Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement

Special Tools

* J 42991 - Strut Rod Nut Socket

* J 45400 - Strut Spring Compressor

Disassembly Procedure

1. Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation Strut Assembly Removal and Installation.




2. Install the strut (2) in the J 45400 - Strut Spring Compressor (1).





Note: The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.

3. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring (2) is compressed.

4. Using a socket or a wrench hold the strut rod, use the J 42991 - Strut Rod Nut Socket and a ratchet wrench, remove the strut rod nut.

5. Remove the strut from the J 45400 - Strut Spring Compressor.

6. Loosen the compressor forcing screw (1) until the upper strut mount and coil spring (2) may be removed.

7. Remove the upper strut mount and the coil spring from the J 45400 - Strut Spring Compressor.

Assembly Procedure

1. Prior to reassembling the strut components, apply a small amount of lubricant to the strut rod and the inside of the jounce bumper. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers Front Suspension.

2. Install the coil spring and upper strut mount to the J 45400 - Strut Spring Compressor.




3. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.

4. Install the strut to the coil spring and upper strut mount.

5. Loosely install the strut retaining nut.

6. Using a socket or a wrench hold the strut rod.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

7. With the wrench or socket holding the strut rod, use the J 42991 - Strut Rod Nut Socket and a torque to install the upper strut mount nut. Tighten the strut mount nut to 85 Nm (63 lb ft).

8. Remove the strut from the J 45400 - Strut Spring Compressor.

9. Install the strut to the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation Strut Assembly Removal and Installation.