Notice: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or cracking the spring coating when handling the front suspension coil spring. Failure to observe this notice may result in spring breakage.

1. Remove the strut mount fasteners.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. 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) in order to separate the strut from the steering knuckle (2).
8. Remove the strut from the vehicle.

1. Install the strut into place.




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 3 strut mount fasteners.

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




3. Install the strut to knuckle bolts (3) and the nuts (1) in order to install the strut to the steering knuckle (2).
4. Connect the brake line to the strut on the left side.
5. Connect the speed sensor to the bracket strut.



6. Connect the ABS front wheel speed sensor connector.

Tighten

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

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

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

Important: Perform a front wheel alignment after installing the strut.

8. Lower the vehicle.