For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the strut assembly to body fasteners.
- Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the brake hose bracket from the strut assembly.
- Loosen, do not remove the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts.
- Disconnect the stabilizer link from the strut assembly.
- Remove the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts. Discard the bolts and nuts.
- Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the strut assembly to the vehicle.
- Attach the strut to the steering knuckle using new bolts and nuts. Tighten the bolts and nuts to 180 N·m (133 lb ft).
- Inspect the stabilizer link seals for damage and replace the link as necessary.
- Connect the stabilizer link to the strut and tighten the nut to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).
- Install the brake hose bracket to the strut assembly. Tighten the brake bracket bolt 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.
| • | Tighten the strut to body nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft). |
| • | Tighten the strut to body bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft). |
Note: Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to rotate while installing the link nut.
