Front Strut / Shock Tower: Service and Repair

Removal




- Cut and remove the wheelhouse upper member, and replace the front wheelhouse.




- Check the damper housing for position and damage. If necessary, remove the wheelhouse upper member, and replace the damper housing. Carefully remove the wheelhouse upper member so it can be reused.




- Replace the damper housing and wheelhouse upper extension as an assembly.

Installation

1. Set the new damper housing and front wheelhouse into position, and measure the front compartment diagonally. Check the body dimensions.
2. Tack weld the clamped position.
3. Check the front damper position. Temporarily install the hood, front fender, headlight, and front bumper, and check or differences in level and clearance. Make sure the body lines flow smoothly.

4. Perform the main welding:




- Weld the damper housing and front side frame.




- From the passenger compartment side, plug weld the holes in the dashboard lower and damper housing.




- Weld the wheelhouse upper extension and dashboard upper.




- Weld the front wheelhouse, damper housing and front side frame.




- Weld the wheelhouse upper member.
When replacing the front wheelhouse only, butt weld the wheelhouse upper member.