Notice: Use care when handling the coil springs in order to avoid chipping or scratching the coating. Damage to the coating will result in premature failure of the coil springs.

1. Remove the strut mount retaining bolts.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



4. Disconnect the ABS front wheel speed sensor connector.
5. Remove the speed sensor bracket from the strut.

Notice: The knuckle must be retained after the strut-to-knuckle bolts have been removed. Failure to observe this may cause ball joint and/or wheel drive shaft damage.

6. Remove the brake line bracket from the strut on the left side.



7. Remove the strut to knuckle bolts (3) and the nuts (1).
8. Remove the strut from the vehicle.

1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Install the strut to the vehicle.




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.

3. Install the strut mount to body retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the strut mount to body bolts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

4. Raise the vehicle.



5. Install the strut to steering knuckle bolts (3) and the nuts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 185 N·m (136 lb ft).

6. Connect the brake line and retaining bolt to the strut.
7. Connect the speed sensor bracket and retaining bolt to the strut.

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




8. Connect the ABS front wheel speed electrical sensor connector.
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Perform a front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.