FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY

Components and Component Location

COMPONENTS

Repair Procedures

DEPOSIT

1. 1
   Remove the front wheel and tire assembly (A) from the hub.

   Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

   

2. 2
   Remove the brake hose and wheel speed sensor from the front strut assembly by loosening the mounting bolts (B).

   Tightening torque: 6.9 ~ 10.8 N·m

   

3. 3
   Remove the stabilizer bar link (B) from the crossmember assembly by loosening the nut (A).

   Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

   

4. 4
   After loosening the strut mounting bolts, remove the strut assembly (A).

   Tightening torque: 156.9 ~ 176 N·m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 ft-lbf)

   

5. 5
   Remove the upper hood cover. (Refer to Body group - "Upper Cowl Cover")
6. 6
   Remove the front strut by loosening the strut mounting nuts.

   Tightening torque: 53.9 ~ 74 N·m

   

7. 7
   To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.

DISASSEMBLY

1. 1
   Remove the dust cover (A).

   

2. 2
   Compress the coil spring (A) using the special service tool (09546-26000). Do not compress the spring more than necessary.

   

3. 3
   Using SST (09546-3X100), loosen the lock nut.

   

4. 4
   Remove the insulator, disc spring, coil spring, and strut dust cover.

Inspection

1. 1
   Check that the strut insulator is not damaged or worn.
2. 2
   Make sure that the rubber parts are not cracked or damaged.
3. 3
   Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and make sure there is no abnormal resistance or abnormal noise during operation.

   

4. 4
   Fully extend the piston rod.
5. 5
   Drill a hole in section "A" to release the gas from the cylinder.

   

Installation

1. 1
   Install the insulator, disc spring, coil spring and strut dust cover.
2. 2
   Compress the coil spring (A) using the special service tool (09546-26000). Do not compress the spring more than necessary.

   

3. 3
   Using the SST (09546-3X100), install the lock nut.