Front Strut Assembly Removal and Installation

Front Strut Assembly Removal and Installation

Front Strut Assembly Components

Removal

1) Remove hood rear seal (1), and then remove cowl top garnish (2) from vehicle.






NOTE:
When servicing component parts of strut assembly, beforehand 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.

2) Hoist vehicle, allowing front suspension to hang free.
3) Remove wheel and disconnect stabilizer joint (1) from strut bracket.

When loosening joint nut, hold stud with hexagon wrench (2).






4) Remove brake hose mounting bolt (1). Remove brake hose (2) from bracket and wheel speed sensor harness (3) from strut bracket as shown in figure.
5) Remove strut bracket bolts and nuts (4).





6) Remove strut nut (1), and remove rebound stopper (2).

NOTE:
Hold strut by hand so that it will not fall off.





7) Remove strut assembly.

Installation

Front Strut Assembly Check

NOTE:

The strut bracket nut is pre-coated with friction stabilizer. If the nut is reused, it may work loose.

Never reuse the strut bracket nut.

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): 140 Nm (14.0 kgf-m, 101.5 lbf-ft)
Brake hose mounting bolt (c): 26 Nm (2.6 kgf-m, 19.0 lbf-ft)
Stabilizer joint nut (d): 50 Nm (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lbf-ft)

- Lower hoist and vehicle in unloaded condition, and tighten strut nut (b) to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Strut nut (b): 50 Nm (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lbf-ft)

WARNING:
If the brake hose is twisted when it is installed, the hose may get damaged.

Install the brake hose carefully so as not to twist it.

NOTE:
If the wheel speed sensor harness is twisted when it is installed, the harness may get damaged.

Install the wheel speed sensor harness carefully so as not to twist it.





- Tighten wheel nut to specified torque referring to Removal and Replacement Wheel (with Tire) Removal and Installation.
- After installation, confirm front wheel alignment.