Strut

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. On vehicles equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS), turn the front wheel to the straight ahead position and remove the ignition key to prevent the steering wheel from turning.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Upper control arm
   • Battery and battery tray
   • A/C condenser
   • Air cleaner
   • Wheel
   • Upper mounting nuts
   • Lower mounting bolt/nut
3. Installation is the reverse of removal. Torque the upper mounting nuts to 32 ft. lbs. (44Nm); the lower mount nut to 119 ft. lbs. (162Nm)