For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Disconnect the stabilizer link from the strut.
- Remove the strut to steering knuckle nuts.
- If applicable, reposition the wheel speed sensor/ABS harness and bracket.
- Remove the strut to steering knuckle bolts.
- Remove the upper strut cap to body nuts.
- Remove the strut from the vehicle.
- For strut replacement, refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement.
Important: In order to prevent damage to the CV joint boot, place a shop towel over the CV joint.
Installation Procedure
- Position the strut to the vehicles strut tower, using the alignment pin as a guide.
- Install the upper strut cap to body nuts and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the strut to steering knuckle bolts leaving the nuts off.
- If applicable, place the wheel speed sensor harness and bracket to the bolt end.
- Install the strut to steering knuckle nuts and tighten to 120 N·m (89 lb ft).
- Connect the stabilizer link to the strut and tighten to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).
- Install the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Road test the vehicle and test for leads and pulls. If vehicle leads or pulls refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.
Important: It may be necessary to rotate the upper strut mount cover guide to match the hole in the strut tower.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
