Front Strut Assembly Removal and Installation
Front Strut Assembly Removal and InstallationRemoval
NOTE: When servicing component parts of strut assembly, remove strut rod cap and then loosen strut nut a little before removing strut assembly. This will make service work easier. Note that the nut must not be removed at this point.
1. Hoist vehicle, allowing front suspension to hang free.
2. Remove wheel and disconnect stabilizer joint (1) from strut bracket. When loosening joint nut, hold stud with hexagon wrench.
3. Remove brake hose mounting bolt (1) and remove brake hose (2) from bracket.
4. Remove front wheel speed sensor harness clamp bolt (3) and then detach front speed sensor harness (5) from strut bracket as shown in figure.
5. Remove strut bracket bolts and nuts (4).
6. Remove strut support nuts (1).
NOTE: Hold strut by hand so that it will not fall off.
7. Remove strut assembly.
Installation
Install strut assembly by reversing removal procedure, noting the following instructions.
^ Insert bolts in such direction as shown in figure.
^ Tighten all fasteners to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Strut bracket nut a: 135 Nm (13.5 kg-m, 98.0 ft. lbs.)
Brake hose mounting bolt c: 25 Nm (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 ft. lbs.)
Stabilizer joint nut d: 60 Nm (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 ft. lbs.)
Front wheel speed sensor harness clamp bolt e: 10 Nm (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 ft. lbs.)
^ Lower hoist and vehicle in unloaded condition, tighten strut support nuts (b) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Strut support nut b: 50 Nm (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION: If reuse strut bracket bolt and nut, apply engine oil to thread, bearing and trunk surface.
NOTE:
^ Don't twist brake hose and ABS wheel speed sensor harness (if equipped) when installing them.
^ Insert strut bracket bolt from vehicle forward.
^ Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 100 Nm (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 ft. lbs.)