Strut Assembly Replacement FE1, FE3

1. Remove the three strut tower bolts.
2. Raise the vehicle and suitably support by the frame allowing the control arms to hang free. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



4. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
5. Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket from the strut.
6. Remove the brake line bracket from the strut.

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.




7. Scribe the strut to knuckle. Refer to Strut and Knuckle Scribing .
8. Remove the strut to knuckle bolts.
9. Remove the strut from the vehicle.

1. Install the strut.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the three strut tower bolts and washers.

Tighten
Tighten strut tower bolts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).




3. Align the scribe marks on the steering knuckle with the strut.
4. Install new strut to knuckle bolts and nuts.
5. Install the brake line bracket to strut.



6. Install the wheel speed sensor bracket to strut.
7. Connect the wheel speed sensor connector.

Tighten

•	Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 147 N·m (108 lb ft).

•	Tighten the brake line and wheel speed sensor bracket to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

8. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel and tire to 125 N·m (80 lb ft).

9. Lower the vehicle.

Strut Assembly Replacement FE7

1. Remove the three strut tower bolts.
2. Raise the vehicle and suitably support by the frame allowing the control arms to hang free. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



4. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
5. Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket from the dust shield.
6. Remove the brake line bracket from the strut.

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.




7. Scribe the strut to knuckle. Refer to Strut and Knuckle Scribing .
8. Remove the strut to knuckle bolts.
9. Remove the strut from the vehicle.

1. Install the strut.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the three strut tower bolts and washers.

Tighten
Tighten three strut tower bolts to 66 N·m (49 lb ft).




3. Align the scribe marks on the steering knuckle with the strut.
4. Install the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts to 177 N·m (131 lb ft).

5. Install the brake line bracket to strut.

Tighten
Tighten the brake line bracket to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).




6. Install the wheel speed sensor bracket to dust shield.
7. Connect the wheel speed sensor connector.
8. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel and tire to 125 N·m (80 lb ft).

9. Lower the vehicle.