Front strut assembly

Components and Component Location

Component Location

Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1
   Remove the front/rear wheel tire (A).

   Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

   

2. 2
   Loosen the bolt and remove the wheel speed sensor.

   Tightening torque: 6.9–10.8 N·m

   

3. 3
   Remove the stabilizer link nut.

   Tightening torque: 49.0–59 N·m

   

4. 4
   Remove the upper hood cover. (Refer to Body - "Upper Cover Panel")
5. 5
   Remove the cover.

   

   

6. 6
   Loosen the front strut mounting nut.

   Tightening torque: 49.0–59 N·m

   

7. 7
   Loosen the bolts and remove the strut assembly (A) from the steering knuckle.

   Tightening torque: 98.0–118 N·m

   

8. 8
   Install in the reverse order of removal.

Disassembly

1. 1
   Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.
2. 2
   Using SST (09546-3X100), loosen the self-locking nut.

   Tightening torque: 68.6–78 N·m

   

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 insulator for wear or damage.
2. 2
   Inspect the rubber components for damage or 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.