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 wheel speed sensor (B) from the front strut assembly by loosening the mounting bolts (A).

   

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

   

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

   Tightening torque: 53.9 ~ 74 N·m

   

6. 6
   Installation is the reverse of removal.

Disassembly

1. 1
   Using the special service tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring (A).

   Tightening torque: 58.8 ~ 69 N·m

   

2. 2
   Remove the self-locking nut (C) from the strut assembly (B).
3. 3
   Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring and dust cover 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 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.