Front Strut Assembly Repair Procedures

Replacement

1. 1
   Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
2. 2
   Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.

   Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

   

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

3. 3
   Loosen the bolts (A, B) and remove the wheel speed sensor.

   Tightening torque: 6.8 - 10.7 N·m

   

4. 4
   Loosen the brake hose bracket bolts (A).

   Tightening torque: 8.8 - 13.7 N·m

   

5. 5
   Loosen the nut (B), then disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the front strut assembly.

   Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

   

6. 6
   Remove the upper hood cover. (Refer to Body - "Upper Cover Panel")
7. 7
   Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) from the steering knuckle by loosening the bolt and nut.

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

   

8. 8
   Remove the front strut assembly and loosen the strut mounting nuts (A).

   Tightening torque: 44.1 ~ 59 N·m

   

9. 9
   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.

   

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

   

   The escaping gas is harmless, but be careful of chips that may fly off while drilling.