Front Strut Assembly Repair Procedures

Replacement

1. 1
   Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
2. 2
   Remove the wheel cap (A).

   

   Be careful not to damage the wheel cap (A) when removing it.

3. 3
   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).

4. 4
   Loosen the stabilizer link (A) and disconnect it from the strut.

   Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

   

5. 5
   Loosen the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt (A) and the brake hose bracket (B).

   

6. 6
   Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) from the steering knuckle by loosening the bolt and nut.

   Tightening torque: 196.1 - 216 N·m N·m (20.0 - 22.0 kgf·m, 144.7 - 159.1 lbf·ft)

   

7. 7
   Remove the front strut assembly and loosen the strut mounting nuts (A).

   Tightening torque: 53.9 - 74 N·m N·m (5.5 - 7.5 kgf·m, 39.8 - 54.2 lbf·ft)

   

8. 8
   Installation is the reverse of removal.

Disassembly

1. 1
   Compress the coil spring (A) using SST (09546-26000). Do not compress the spring more than necessary.

   

2. 2
   Loosen the self-locking nuts (C) on the strut (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.

   

   Disposal

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

      

      The exhaust gas is harmless, but be careful of chips that may be generated while drilling.