Front Coil Spring And Strut
COIL SPRING AND STRUTFSU-9 Component (Part 1):
FSU-9 Component (Part 2):
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove cowl top panel.
2. Remove front tires using power tool.
3. Remove harness of wheel sensor from strut assembly.
CAUTION: Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove brake hose lock plate.
5. Remove the nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod using power tool, and then remove stabilizer connecting rod from strut assembly.
6. Remove nuts and bolts, and then remove steering knuckle from strut assembly. Refer to FSU-9, "Component".
7. Remove the strut mounting insulator bolts, then remove strut assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
^ For tightening torque, refer to FSU-9, "Component".
^ Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the strut assembly lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-2, "Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER". Rear Suspension
^ Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-32. Wheel Sensor
^ Attach strut mounting insulator as shown.