Front

TOOLS REQUIRED
- J44015 Steering Linkage Installer
- SA9132S Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Separator
- SA9lSSS Strut Spring Compressor
- SA9159S Wheel Bearing/Hub Removal Tool
- SA91100C Tie Rod Separator
- SA91107NE Wheel Stud Remover

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 hoist.
2. Remove wheel and tire.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove fasteners at this time.

3. Loosen the two steering knuckle-to-strut fasteners.
4. Remove and discard the three strut assembly-to-body attachment nuts.





5. Remove the two steering knuckle-to-strut fasteners.

NOTICE: Before removing strut assembly, place a rag over the CV joint boot to protect it from damage.

6. Remove strut assembly from vehicle.

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION: STRUT SPRING IS UNDER A HIGH COMPRESSIVE LOAD. DO NOT REMOVE THE STRUT SHAFT TO UPPER SUPPORT NUT WITHOUT FIRST UNLOADING THE UPPER AND LOWER SPRING SUPPORTS OF SPRING PRESSURE, USING THE PROPER SPRING COMPRESSING TOOL.





1. Mount strut spring compressor SA9155S (or equivalent) in holding fixture.
2. Place strut/spring assembly into spring compressor. Fasten strut with a strut-to-knuckle bolt and nut through the lower strut mounting hole.





3. Compress spring enough to completely unload the upper strut mount.
4. Remove the strut shaft nut, while holding the strut shaft stationary with a TORX socket wrench.





5. Release spring compressor and tilt strut assembly outward.
6. Remove upper strut mount assembly. Inspect rubber for cracks or deterioration. Rotate upper support bearing by hand and check for smooth operation.
7. Remove spring from strut. Inspect spring for damage.
8. Remove dust shield assembly. Inspect for cracks or deterioration.
9. Remove strut from compressor. Extend and retract strut shaft and check for smooth, even resistance.

ASSEMBLY





1. Place strut into spring compressor. Fasten strut with a strut-to-knuckle bolt and nut through the lower mounting hole.
2. Extend the strut shaft to the limit of its travel.





3. Place dust shield assembly onto strut.
4. Install spring onto strut.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that spring is correctly positioned in spring seat and isolator.

5. Install spring isolator and strut mount.





6. Compress the spring, guiding the strut shaft through the upper strut mount assembly until the upper washer and shaft nut can be installed onto the shaft. Do not over compress the spring.
7. Tighten the shaft using a TORE wrench while holding the shaft nut with a wrench.
Torque: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
8. Release the spring compressor tool.
9. Remove strut from compressor.

INSTALLATION

NOTICE: Use new nuts; torque retention of old nuts may not be sufficient.





1. Attach strut to the vehicle body with the three strut mount-to-body attachment nuts.
Torque: 29 Nm (21 ft. lbs.)

IMPORTANT: With fasteners installed, but not tightened, push bottom of strut inward while tightening fasteners.





2. Attach strut-to-steering knuckle with fasteners.
Torque: 170 Nm (126 ft. lbs.)

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

3. Position wheel onto hub.
4. Install wheel nuts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening pattern to make sure torque is correct.
Torque: 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.)
5. Lower vehicle from hoist.
6. Perform vehicle wheel alignment.