Overhaul

Strut and Spring Assembly













Disassembly

WARNING: Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorber or strut tube. The shock absorber and strut tube are gas pressurized and could explode if heated. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Keep all body parts clear of shock absorbers or strut rods. Shock absorbers or struts can extend unassisted. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation is necessary. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTICE: When installing a suitable spring compressor, use care not to damage the spring coating.

1. Remove the strut and spring assembly. For additional information, refer to Strut and Spring Assembly Front Suspension.

WARNING: Do not attempt to disassemble the shock absorber and spring assembly without using a spring compressor. Assemblies are under extreme load. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: The coil spring is under extreme load. Care must be taken at all times when removing or installing a loaded spring. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

2. Using a suitable coil spring compressor, compress the spring.

3. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the strut rod from rotating while removing the nut.
Carefully remove and discard the strut rod nut.

- To install, tighten the new nut to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).


4. Remove the upper mount, spring upper seat and bearing assembly and the dust boot.

5. Remove the strut and jounce bumper.

6. Carefully remove the spring from the spring compressor.

7. NOTICE: Make sure the upper mount is correctly seated before assembly or damage to the upper mount may occur.

NOTICE: Make sure the spring is installed with the flat surface facing up and with the spring end correctly positioned against the spring seat (color code at the bottom). This is to prevent spring seat damage and incorrect spring position.

NOTE: During assembly, apply the specified silicone brake grease to the strut rod and the top and sides of the outermost part of the dust boot.
To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.