Macpherson Struts

Removal & Installation

To Remove:

1. Lift up vehicle
2. Disconnect or remove the following
   • Ground cable from battery
   • Wheel
   • Brake hose to strut bolt

     NOTE: Scribe an alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt which secures strut to housing.

   • ABS sensor harness bolt

   • Housing to strut bolts

     CAUTION
     While holding head of adjusting bolt, loosen self-locking nut.

   • Strut mount to body nuts

To Install:

1. Install the following
   • Strut mount at upper side of strut to body
   • Torque Specification: 20 Nm (14.5 Ft. Lbs.)
   • Lower strut bolts and nuts
   • Torque Specification: 152 Nm (112 Ft. Lbs.)

     NOTE: Position aligning mark on camber adjustment bolt with aligning mark on lower side of strut. While holding head of adjusting bolt, tighten self-locking nut. Be sure to use new self-locking nut.

   • ABS sensor harness to strut
   • Torque Specification:32 Nm (23.9 Ft. Lbs.)
   • Brake hose to strut bolts
   • Torque Specification: 32 Nm (23.9 Ft. Lbs.)
   • Wheels

NOTE: Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.