Front strut assembly

Components and Component Location

Component Location

Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1

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

   Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

   

2. 2

   Remove the upper hood cover.

   (Refer to Body - "Upper Cowl Cover")

3. 3

   Remove the strut lock nuts (A).

   Tightening torque: 49.0–59 N·m

   

4. 4

   Remove the brake 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 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

   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 check for abnormal resistance or unusual noise during operation.

   

Disposal

1. 1

   Fully extend the piston rod.

2. 2

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