Front strut assembly

Components and Component Location

Components

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

1. 1

   Remove the front wheel and tire (A).

   Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

   

2. 2

   Disconnect the brake hose bracket (A).

   Tightening torque: 8.8 - 13.7 N·m

   

3. 3

   Disconnect the wheel speed sensor bracket (A).

   Tightening torque: 8.8 - 13.7 N·m

   

4. 4

   Loosen the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link (A).

   Tightening torque: 98.1–118 N·m

   

5. 5

   Loosen the front strut upper mounting nuts (A).

   Tightening torque: 53.9–74 N·m N·m

   

6. 6

   Loosen the bolts and nuts, then remove the front strut assembly (A).

   Tightening torque: 156.9–176 N·m

   

7. 7

   Install in the reverse order of removal.

Disassembly and Assembly

1. 1

   Using a strut spring compressor, compress the coil spring (A).

   

2. 2

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

   Tightening torque: 98.1–108 N·m

   

3. 3

   Remove the strut mount insulator, upper spring seat, bump stopper, dust cover, coil spring, and lower spring seat from the strut assembly.

   

4. 4

   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 insulators for damage and wear.

3. 3

   Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check for abnormal resistance or unusual noise during operation.

   

Disposal

1. 1

   Fully extend the piston rod.

2. 2

   Drill a hole in the section (A) to release the gas from the cylinder.