Engine Strut

REMOVAL

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM.





1. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove right front road wheel.

IMPORTANT: Remove rear section of splash shield first, then front.

3. Remove right side splash shield.
a. Remove two push pins.

IMPORTANT: If molded-in fasteners are damaged or broken, drill out with a 5/16 inch bit and replace with a push pin.

b. Remove lower shield to cradle molded-in fasteners at cradle by gently prying at three fastener locations.





4. Loosen, but do not remove, the engine strut cradle bracket fasteners.





5. Remove engine strut-to-engine bracket bolt.
6. Remove engine strut-to-cradle bracket bolt.
7. Place a screw-type jack under engine oil pan (use a block of wood between oil pan and jack).
8. Raise powertrain using a screw-type jack enough to remove the strut. Once enough clearance is obtained, remove strut.

INSTALLATION

1. Position strut into bracket.
2. Lower powertrain completely.
3. Install strut-to-cradle bracket and strut-to-engine bracket fasteners.
Torque: 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.)





4. Tighten engine strut cradle bracket-to-cradle nuts.
Torque: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)

IMPORTANT: Install front section of splash shield first, then rear.





5. Install right side splash shield.
6. Install tabs in body cut-out.

IMPORTANT: Make sure splash shield flaps are tucked in at body locations.

7. Align molded-in shield fasteners with holes in cradle. Push straight in to install.
8. Install push pins.

NOTICE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause wheel nuts to loosen in service.

9. Position right front wheel onto hub.
10. Install wheel nuts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening pattern to be sure torque is correct.
Torque: 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.)
11. Lower vehicle from hoist.