Front Suspension Strut

Fig. 2 Exploded View Of Front Suspension:

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel assembly.
2. On models equipped with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector bracket.
3. Loosen but do not remove steering knuckle to strut housing attaching bolts.
4. Place a floor jack below lower control arm and support.
5. Remove upper strut attaching nuts.
6. Slowly raise vehicle, then lower strut assembly.
7. Remove knuckle to housing attaching bolts, Fig. 2. , then place cloth over CV joint seal.
8. Remove strut assembly.

INSTALLATION
1. Install upper strut attaching nuts and tighten to specifications.
2. Install strut to steering knuckle attaching bolts and tighten to specifications.
3. On models equipped with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), install sensor electrical connector bracket and tighten to specifications.
4. Install wheel and tighten lug nuts to specifications.
5. Lower vehicle.