Strut Assembly Replacement

Strut Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Remove the stabilizer link at the front strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Front Suspension) .




4. Remove the wheel speed sensor wiring harness (1) and (2) from the front strut (3).




5. If removing the front strut to service any other suspension or steering component, scribe a line in the steering knuckle against the front strut. This will aid in the realigning the front suspension.
6. Lower the vehicle to gain access to the upper strut mounting bolts.




7. Remove the front strut mounting bolts and nuts.




8. Remove the upper strut mounting nuts.




9. Separate the front strut from the steering knuckle.
10. Remove the front strut assembly from the vehicle.
11. If replacing the strut or the spring, refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement (Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement) .



Installation Procedure





1. Position the front strut in the strut tower.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. Install the upper strut mounting nuts.

Tighten the mounting nut to 83 N.m (61 lb ft).

3. Raise the vehicle.





Important: If installing the front strut after servicing another steering or suspension component, align the front strut to the scribe mark on the steering knuckle.


4. Position the front strut on the steering knuckle.




5. Install the front strut to steering knuckle mounting nuts and bolts.

Tighten the mounting nut to 147 N.m (108 lb ft).

6. Install the stabilizer link at the front strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Front Suspension) .




7. Install the wheel speed sensor wiring harness (1) and (2) on the front strut (3).
8. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
9. Align the front end. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement (Service and Repair) .