Strut Assembly Replacement
Strut Assembly ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
4. Remove the strut mount to body nut (1) in the trunk area.
5. Remove the strut bolts (3) from inside the fender well.
6. Remove the strut knuckle bolts (5) and nuts (3) from the strut (1).
7. Remove the strut (1) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Loosely install the strut to knuckle bolts (5) and nuts (3).
Important: Align the scribe marks in order to ensure proper alignment.
2. Install the strut to body bolts (3) inside the fender well.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the strut mount to body nuts (1) in the trunk area.
^ Tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Check the wheel alignment.