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Strut Assembly Removal and Installation

Special Tools

CH-49375 Wrench

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .



3. Detach the brake hose grommet (1) from the strut bracket.
4. Detach the wheel speed sensor wiring harness grommet (2) from the strut bracket, if equipped with ABS.



5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link to strut retaining nut (1) and separate the stabilizer link from the strut.



6. Remove the steering knuckle to strut bolts and nuts (1).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the plenum lower panel. Refer to Plenum Lower Panel Replacement .



9. Remove the strut cover (1).
10. Using the CH-49375 wrench, remove the strut upper mounting nut (2).
11. Remove the strut mounting plate (3).
12. Separate the front strut from the steering knuckle.
13. Remove the front strut assembly from the vehicle.

1. Install the front strut assembly to the vehicle.
2. Install the strut mounting plate (3).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Using the CH-49375 wrench, install the strut upper mounting nut (2) and tighten to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).
4. Install the strut cover (1).
5. Install the plenum lower panel. Refer to Plenum Lower Panel Replacement .

Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution in the Preface section.

6. Raise and support the vehicle.



7. Install the front strut to the steering knuckle.
8. Install the steering knuckle to strut retaining bolts and nuts (1) and tighten to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).



9. Install the stabilizer link to the strut and install the stabilizer shaft link to strut retaining nut (1) and tighten to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).



10. Install the wheel speed sensor wiring harness grommet (2) to the strut bracket, if equipped with ABS.
11. Install the brake hose grommet (1) to the strut bracket.
12. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .