For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the 3 upper strut mount bolts.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the brake hose bracket bolt from the strut assembly.
- Remove the stabilizer link nut and separate the link from the strut assembly.
- Remove the lower strut bolts and nuts.
- Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the strut assembly to the vehicle.
- Install the 3 upper strut mount bolts and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the lower strut bolts and nuts and tighten to 200 N·m (148 lb ft).
- Position the stabilizer link to the strut and install the nut and tighten the nut to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).
- Position the brake hose bracket to the strut assembly and install the bolt and tighten to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
- 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.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note: Inspect the stabilizer link seals for damage prior to installation. Replace as required.
Note: Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to rotate while installing the link nut.
