Front Spring Strut

Components and Components Location

COMPONENT LOCATION

repair procedures

expansion

1. 1

   Remove the wheel nuts, front wheel and tire from the front wheel hub.

   Tightening torque: 107.9 ~ 128 N·m

   

2. 2

   Remove the hood upper panel.

   (Refer to Body — Hood Upper Trim)

3. 3

   Loosen the strut lock nuts (A).

   Tightening torque: 58.8 ~ 49 N·m

   

4. 4

   Remove the caliper hose bracket bolt (A) and the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt (B).

   Tightening torque. A: 8.8~13.7 N·m B: 7.8~11.8 N·m

   

   

5. 5

   Remove the stabilizer bar link nut (A).

   Tightening torque. 98.0~118 N·m

   

6. 6

   Loosen the bolts and remove the strut assembly (A) from the steering knuckle.

   Tightening torque. 98.0~118 N·m

   

7. 7

   Installation is the reverse of removal.

DISASSEMBLY

1. 1

   Compress the coil spring using a spring compressor.

2. 2

   Use the special service tool (09546-3X100) to loosen the self-locking nut.

   Tightening torque. 68.6~78 N·m

   

3. 3

   Remove the strut bearing, upper spring seat, coil spring, and strut dust cover.

4. 4

   Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

TEST

1. 1

   Inspect the upper strut bearing for wear and damage.

2. 2

   Inspect the rubber components for damage and wear.

3. 3

   Push and pull the piston rod (A) while checking for roughness. Check the resistance and for abnormal noise.

   

Correct

1. 1

   Fully extend the piston rod.

2. 2

   Drill a hole in the strut body at area "A" to release the gas from the cylinder. Allow the gas to escape.