Disassembly and Assembly — Front Strut and Spring Assembly

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

DISASSEMBLY

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

1. 1
   Remove the front strut and spring assembly.
   Refer to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
2. 2

   NOTICE: When installing a suitable spring compressor, be careful not to damage the spring coating.

   NOTICE: Take special care not to damage the component.

   NOTICE: Do not use power tools to remove the nut.

   Compress the coil spring enough to relieve the tension from the strut assembly.
   Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor
   Use the General Equipment: Vise

   

3. 3
   Remove and discard the front strut and strut rod nut. Disassemble the front strut and spring assembly.

   

ASSEMBLY

1. 1
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. 2
   Make sure the lower spring seat is installed correctly.

   

3. 3

   NOTICE: Make sure the components are correctly aligned during assembly.

   Align the strut bearing tabs.

   

4. 4
   Install a new strut rod nut.
   Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor
   Use the General Equipment: Vise
   Torque: 41 lb-ft (55 N·m)

   

5. 5
   Install the front strut and spring assembly.
   Refer to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).