Strut Assembly Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURENOTICE: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.
1. Remove the three strut-to-body mount nuts (1).
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
4. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link from the strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
5. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
NOTICE: The knuckle must be retained after the strut-to-knuckle bolts have been removed. Failure to observe this may cause ball joint and/or drive axle damage.
6. Remove the strut to knuckle bolts (2).
7. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTICE: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.
1. Install the strut into place.
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the strut to knuckle bolts (2).
^ Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect the stabilizer shaft link to the strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
4. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
5. Install the three strut-to-body mount nuts.
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
6. Install three strut to body mount nuts.
^ Tighten the strut to body mount nuts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Adjust the rear wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (Rear Suspension) in Alignment.