Contents: Removal ↧ Installation ↧
Removal
1. Loosen the nuts that connect the upper part of the strut (assembly) to the vehicle.
2. Raise and secure the vehicle so that the body rests on supports.
3. Remove the wheels.
4. Remove the brake caliper and hang the caliper in the wheel arch space so that the caliper does not pull on the brake hose.
5. Disconnect the ABS speed sensor electrical connector, if applicable.
6. Remove the nut securing the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Caution: Use a special puller to disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Otherwise, the joint and its boot may be damaged.
7. Separate the steering knuckle from the ball joint.
8. Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
Caution: Pay attention to prevent excessive tension on the drive shafts. The constant velocity joint (CV joint) may be separated when high longitudinal forces are applied. Separation will cause damage to the joint. In addition, when performing any work on or near the drive shafts, use CV joint boot protectors.
9. Remove the splined portion of the CV joint from the front wheel hub and secure it with a hanger to prevent the boots from being pulled or the inner CV joint from separating from the gearbox.
10. Lower the vehicle to gain access to the nuts and washers securing the strut to the body.
Caution: Chipping of the spring coating may cause subsequent corrosion of the spring.
11. Remove the nuts securing the strut to the body.
12. Remove the stand.
Installation
1. Install and secure the rack assembly to the vehicle. Tighten the upper mounting nut to 60 Nm.
2. Connect the CV joint of the drive shaft to the front wheel hub.
3. Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle and tighten the mounting nut to a torque of 60 Nm.
4. Attach the ball joint to the steering knuckle and tighten the mounting nut to a torque of 100 Nm.
5. If necessary, connect the electrical connector of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) speed sensor.
6. Install the brake caliper in place and tighten the mounting screws.
7. Install the wheel.
8. Install a new CV joint-to-hub nut and tighten it to a torque of 300 Nm.