Strut Assembly Replacement
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 three strut-to-body mount nuts (1).
 2.. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle in General Information.
 3.. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
 4.. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link from the strut. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
 5.. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
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 strut to knuckle bolts (2).
 7.. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
Installation 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.. Install the strut into place.
Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must
be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or
sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints,
lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces
unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping
force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and
specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts
and systems.

 2.. Install the strut to knuckle bolts (2). Tighten
Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 122 N?m (90 lb ft).

 3.. Connect the stabilizer shaft link to the strut. Refer to Stabilizer
Shaft Link Replacement .
 4.. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and
Wheels.
 5.. Install the three strut-to-body mount nuts.
Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must
be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or
sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints,
lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces
unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping
force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and
specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts
and systems.

 6.. Install three strut to body mount nuts. Tighten
Tighten the strut to body mount nuts to 45 N?m (33 lb ft).

 7.. Lower the vehicle.
 8.. Adjust the wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in
Wheel Alignment.