Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the wiper module. Refer to Windshield Wiper System Module Replacement .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the strut upper nuts.
- Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
- Remove the strut lower bolts and nuts.
- Remove the strut.
Caution: Refer to Avoid Chipping or Scratching the Coating Caution in the Preface section.
Note: Lift the vehicle using ONLY a frame-contact vehicle lift. Do NOT lift the vehicle using a suspension-contact vehicle lift.
Note: Lift the vehicle using ONLY a frame-contact vehicle lift. Do NOT lift the vehicle using a suspension-contact vehicle lift.
Installation Procedure
- Install the strut.
- Install the strut upper nuts and tighten to 30 N·m (22 lb ft) .
- Install the strut lower bolts and nuts.
- Align the strut to the mark on the knuckle and tighten to 112 N·m (83 lb ft) .
- Install the wiper module. Refer to Windshield Wiper System Module Replacement .
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Inspect the alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
Caution: Refer to Avoid Chipping or Scratching the Coating Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note: This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:
• The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust. • The fastener develops 3 N·m (27 lb in) of torque/drag against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating. If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.
