Strut Assembly Replacement

Strut Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

Notice: Use care when handling the coil springs in order to avoid chipping or scratching the coating. Damage to the coating will result in premature failure of the coil springs.





1. Remove the strut mount retaining bolts.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




4. Disconnect the ABS front wheel speed sensor harness connector.
5. If applicable, remove the speed sensor bracket from the strut.

Notice: The knuckle must be retained after the strut-to-knuckle bolts have been removed. Failure to observe this may cause ball joint and/or wheel drive shaft damage.

6. Remove the brake line bracket from the strut on the left side.




7. Remove the strut to knuckle bolts (3) and the nuts (1).
8. Remove the strut from the vehicle.


Installation Procedure




1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Install the strut to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

3. Install the strut mount to body retaining bolts.

Tighten the strut mount to body bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

4. Raise the vehicle.




5. Install the strut to steering knuckle bolts (3) and the nuts (1).

Tighten the strut to knuckle nuts to 147 N.m (108 lb ft).

6. Connect the brake line and retaining bolt to the strut.
7. If applicable, connect the speed sensor bracket and retaining bolt to the strut.

Tighten the brake line and the speed sensor bracket bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).




8. Connect the ABS front wheel speed sensor harness connector.
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Perform a front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement (Service and Repair).