For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Disconnect the brake hose from the brake bracket.
- If applicable, disconnect the ABS harness from the brake bracket.
- Loosen the steering knuckle to strut fasteners.
- Disconnect the stabilizer link from the strut assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- Remove the strut assembly to body attachment nut. Discard the nut.
- Remove the strut to knuckle fasteners. Discard the fasteners.
- Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
- For component replacement, refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement .
Important: Protect the CV boot during strut removal.
Installation Procedure
- For component Installation, refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement .
- Install the strut assembly to the strut tower using a new attachment nut.
- Install the strut to the steering knuckle using new strut to knuckle fasteners.
- Tighten the fasteners to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Retighten the fasteners to 100 N·m (73 lb ft) plus an additional 30-40 degrees.
- Connect the stabilizer link to the strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- If applicable, connect the ABS harness to the brake bracket.
- Connect the brake hose from the brake bracket.
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 55 N·m (40 lb ft).
Tighten
