Strut Assembly Replacement (FE7)

Strut Assembly Replacement (FE7)

Removal Procedure


Notice: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.





1. Remove the 3 strut tower bolts.
2. Raise the vehicle and suitably support by the frame allowing the control arms to hang free. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .




4. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
5. Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket from the dust shield.
6. Remove the brake line bracket from the strut.




7. Remove the strut to knuckle bolts.
8. Remove the strut from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the strut.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. Install the 3 strut tower bolts and washers.

Tighten 3 strut tower bolts to 66 N.m (49 lb ft).





3. Install the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts.

Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts to 177 N.m (131 lb ft).

4. Install the brake line bracket to strut.

Tighten the brake line bracket to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).





5. Install the wheel speed sensor bracket to dust shield.
6. Connect the wheel speed sensor connector.
7. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .

Tighten the wheel and tire to 125 N.m (80 lb ft).

8. Lower the vehicle.