A. Strut Mount Kit Installation

A. STRUT MOUNT KIT INSTALLATION

NOTE:
"A. STRUT MOUNT KIT INSTALLATION" only applies to vehicles produced before April 5, 2004.





See Parts Information table for new part numbers (A - F).

1. Remove and disassemble existing front strut assembly according to the Workshop Manual (section 02-13 FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

2. Reassemble front strut assembly equipped with strut bearing.





a. Fit spring seat rubber (D) with spring seat (C).

b. Set bound stopper (2) in the parts assembled.

c. Install dust boot (E) on the parts assembled.

d. Make sure strut bearing (A) is installed on top of spring seat (C).





CAUTION:
Pay attention to direction of strut bearing (A) as shown below.

e. Engage boss part of strut bearing (A) in bottom hole of strut mount rubber (B), and install 6 mm temporary bolt (F) through hole to temporarily secure strut mount rubber, strut bearing, and spring seat.

f. Assemble strut assembly by installing coil spring (1) and shock absorber (3) on the parts assembled according to the Workshop Manual (section 02-13 FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).





3. Remove 6 mm temporary bolt (F).

4. Lower vehicle to ground.

5. Test drive vehicle.

- If pull/drift is eliminated, return vehicle to customer.

- If pull/drift is not eliminated, proceed to "B. 4-WHEEL ALIGNMENT".