Front

Shock Absorber Strut And Spring Assembly:

NOTE: The strut and air spring assembly must be replaced as an assembly. The strut is not serviceable. Only the damaged or malfunctioning assembly must be replaced, they do not need to be replaced in pairs.


1. Remove hub nut and loosen the upper strut attaching nuts, then raise and support vehicle. Do not lift vehicle from lower control arm.
2. Disconnect air suspension electrical wiring and all related parts that will interfere with strut removal.
3. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove brake caliper and support with suitable wire, then disconnect tie rod end.
5. Remove stabilizer bar link nut, then remove link from strut.
6. Remove lower control arm to steering knuckle pinch nut and bolt, then spread joint as necessary and disengage control arm from knuckle.
7. Using a suitable hub installation/removal tool, press axle from hub/rotor assembly. Wire axle shaft as necessary to maintain level position. Do not permit axle shaft to move outward during disengagement from hub, since damage to CV joints could result.
8. Remove strut to steering knuckle pinch bolt, then spread joint and remove steering knuckle and hub assembly.
9. Remove strut upper attaching nuts, then remove strut from vehicle.
10. Reverse procedure to install.