Front Strut and Spring Assembly. Disassembly and 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
   Compress the coil spring enough to relieve the tension from the strut assembly.
   Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor
   Use the General Equipment: Vise

   

2. 2
   Remove and discard the strut rod nut.

   

ASSEMBLY

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

   • Align the spring in the lower spring seat.

   

3. 3
   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)