For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the strut assembly to body fasteners.
- Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the brake hose bracket from the strut assembly.
- Loosen, do not remove the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts.
- Disconnect the stabilizer link from the strut assembly.
- Remove the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts. Discard the bolts and nuts.
- Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the Strut assembly to the vehicle.
- Attach the strut to the steering knuckle using new bolts and nuts.
- Inspect the stabilizer link seals for damage and replace the link as necessary.
- Connect the stabilizer link to the strut.
- Install the brake hose bracket to the strut assembly.
- Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Perform a wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
| • | Tighten the strut to body nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft). |
| • | Tighten the strut to body bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft). |
Tighten
Tighten the bolts and nuts to 180 N·m (133 lb ft).
Important: Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to rotate while installing the link nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the brake bracket bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
