Front Strut Assembly Repair Procedures

Replacement

1. 1
   Remove the front wheel and tire.

   Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

   Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.

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

   

3. 3
   After loosening the nut, disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from the front strut assembly (A).

   Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

   

4. 4
   Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) from the steering knuckle by loosening the bolt and nut.

   Tightening torque: 137.3 - 157 N·m N·m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 - 115.7 ft-lbf)

   

5. 5
   Remove the front strut assembly and loosen the strut mounting nuts (A).

   Tightening torque: 44.1 ~ 59 N·m

   

6. 6
   Installation is the reverse of removal.

Disassembly

1. 1
   Remove the dust cover (A).

   

2. 2
   Using the special service tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring (A).

   

3. 3
   Remove the self-locking nut (C) from the strut assembly (B).
4. 4
   Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring and dust cover from the strut assembly.
5. 5
   Assembly is the reverse of disassembly.

Inspection

1. 1
   Inspect the strut bearing for wear and damage.
2. 2
   Inspect the upper and lower spring seats for damage and wear.
3. 3
   Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and make sure there is no abnormal resistance or unusual 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.