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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 156938  Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle and provide suitable support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
  4. Place the strut in a vise and file the upper strut-to-knuckle hole lateral (oblong). Compare the appearance of the holes before filing (2) with after filing (3).

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 156938  Size: SH
  1. Install the strut to the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the strut-to-knuckle nuts as far as to allow movement of the knuckle.

  3. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Adjust the camber (1).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the strut-to-knuckle nuts to 120 N·m (89 lb ft).

  6. Lower the vehicle.