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.
- Remove the front strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.
- Remove the front strut assembly support bearing and mount. Refer to Front Suspension Strut Mount and Bearing Replacement
- Remove the front coil spring. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement in Front Suspension.
- Remove the compression bumper (1).
- Remove the dust boot lower retaining clamp (4).
- Remove the dust boot and filter assembly (2) from the strut unit (3).
- Inspect all parts for wear and damage.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
Discard the clamp.
Installation Procedure
- Install the dust boot and filter assembly (2) over the strut unit (3).
- Install the NEW dust boot lower retaining clamp (4) securing the dust boot (2) to the strut unit (3).
- Install the compression bumper (1).
- Install the coil spring. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement in Front Suspension.
- Install the front strut assembly support bearing and mount. Refer to Front Suspension Strut Mount and Bearing Replacement
- Install the front strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.
- Install the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the safety stands.
- Lower the vehicle to the ground.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications in the Preface section.
Note: The filter (3) must remain correctly seated inside the dust boot (2).
Note: The bottom of the dust boot and filter assembly (2) must be positioned so that the lower lip of the dust boot completely passes over the strut body retaining ring.
