Front Suspension

Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement

Special Tools
* J 42991 Strut Rod Nut Socket
* J 45400 Strut Spring Compressor

Disassembly Procedure




1. Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (Strut Assembly Removal and Installation).
2. Install the strut (2) in the J 45400 (1).





Note: The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.

3. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring (2) is compressed.




4. Use a 45 TORX(R) socket in order to hold the strut shaft. Remove the upper strut mount nut by turning with J 42991 .
5. Remove the strut from the J 45400 .




6. Loosen the compressor forcing screw (1) until the upper strut mount and coil spring (2) may be removed.
7. Remove the upper strut mount and the coil spring from the J 45400 .

Assembly Procedure




1. Install the coil spring and upper strut mount to the J 45400 .
2. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.
3. Install the strut to the coil spring and upper strut mount.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the strut retaining nut.
Using the J 42991 and a 45 TORX(R) socket, install the strut mount nut.

Tighten the strut mount nut to 70 Nm (52 lb ft).

5. Remove the strut from the J 45400 .
6. Install the strut to the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (Strut Assembly Removal and Installation).