Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement

Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement

Tools Required
* KM-329-A Spring Compressor
* J 42468 Front Strut Mount Nut Wrench

Disassembly Procedure




1. Remove the strut assembly.
2. Fasten the strut assembly to the KM-329-A. Make sure the hooks are seated on the strut spring properly.
3. Compress the front spring with the KM-329-A.




4. Use an open end wrench to hold the threaded piston rod while removing the piston rod nut with the J 42468 -A.





Important: Record the position of the front spring seat relative to the strut assembly-to-knuckle bracket. Place the front spring locator back in the same position during assembly.

5. Remove the strut mount, strut bearing, spring upper seat, spring upper insulator, hallow bumper, coil spring, and strut step by step.

Assembly Procedure




1. Install the lower spring insulator and the spring.
2. Compress the spring using the KM-329-A.
3. Install the strut mount, strut bearing spring upper seat, spring upper insulator, hallow bumper, coil spring, and strut step by step.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Important: Locate the coil spring to the original position on the coil spring seat. Check the installation condition of the coil spring.

4. Use an open end wrench to hold the threaded piston rod while installing the piston rod nut with the J 42468 (1).

Tighten the piston rod nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).