Removal and Installation

FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire. Refer to Adjustment.
2. Remove brake caliper and reposition aside using wire. Refer to Exploded View.

CAUTION:
Avoid depressing brake pedal with brake caliper removed.
3. Remove wheel sensor electrical harness from strut. Refer to ABS (ABS), VDC/TCS/ABS (VDC/TCS/ABS).
4. Remove brake hose lock plate.
5. Remove stabilizer bar connecting rod end from strut. Refer to Exploded View.
6. Remove steering knuckle to strut bolts and nuts. Refer to Exploded View.
7. Remove bolt on strut tower bar then bolts on strut tower and remove strut from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the strut for any oil leakage or other damage and replace as necessary.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Refer to Exploded View for tightening torque.





- Be sure tab (A) on strut mount insulator is positioned as shown.






- Check wheel alignment. Refer to Front Suspension Assembly.