Front Suspension

Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement

Disassembly Procedure

1. Remove the front suspension strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation Strut Assembly Removal and Installation.





2. Install the front suspension strut (2) in the spring compressor (1).

Note:
The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.

3. Using the spring compressor (1), compress the front spring.





4. Using a TORX(R) bit (1) and the appropriate socket (2), loosen the front suspension strut nut.





5. Slowly loosen the spring compressor (2) to remove the front suspension strut components to be serviced.





6. Remove the front suspension strut mount (1), front spring insulator (2), front spring (3), front suspension strut bumper (4), and the front strut (5) from the spring compressor.

Assembly Procedure





1. Install the front suspension strut (5), front suspension strut bumper (4), front spring (3), front spring insulator (2), and the front suspension strut mount (1) in the spring compressor.





2. Using the spring compressor (1), compress the front spring assembly (2) install the front strut spring mount nut.

3. Hand tighten the front suspension strut nut.





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Note:
Use the proper size TORX(R) bit, hold the strut shaft.

4. Using the appropriate size socket (2) and the TORX(R) bit (1), tighten the front suspension strut nut to 65 Nm (48 lb ft).

5. Remove the front suspension strut from the spring compressor.

6. Install the front suspension strut to the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation Strut Assembly Removal and Installation.