• Jack
• Jack stand
• MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor D85P-7178-A
• 3/8" or 1/2" socket wrench
• 19mm socket
• 17mm socket
• 14mm socket
• 17mm wrench
• 3/8" or 1/2" lbs.-ft. torque wrench
• Standard screwdriver
• Pliers

Front Strut Removal/Installation

Removal

The following illustration indicates the position of the strut assembly and its related components.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. If equipped with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), remove the wheel speed sensor routing bracket.

   

4. Remove the brake line U-clip from the strut housing.

   

5. Remove the two steering knuckle-to-strut mounting bolts.

   

6. Remove the four upper strut attaching nuts using the 17mm socket and wrench.

   

7. Remove the strut assembly by first removing the four (4) 14mm nuts.

Installation

1. Position the strut assembly into the wheel housing with the direction indicator facing the rear outboard position.

   

2. Install the four upper strut attaching nuts. Tighten the upper strut attaching nuts to the 46-63 N-m (34-46 lb-ft).
3. Install the two steering knuckle-to-strut mounting bolts. Tighten the steering knuckle-to-strut mounting bolts to 93-117 N-m (68-86 lb-ft).
4. Install the brake line U-clip.
5. If equipped with ABS, install the wheel speed sensor routing bracket.
6. Install the front wheels. Tighten the wheel lug nuts to 88-118 N-m (65-87 lb-ft).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Check the front wheel alignment.

Rear Strut Removal/Installation

Removal

The following illustration is an exploded view of the strut assembly and its related components.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. If equipped with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), remove the speed sensor routing bracket.

   

4. Remove the brake U-clip from the strut housing.
5. Remove the two spindle-to-strut mounting bolts (17mm).

   

6. Remove the trunk side panel to gain access to the strut assembly.
7. Remove the three upper strut attaching nuts by using a 14mm socket.

   

8. Remove the strut assembly.

Installation

1. Position the strut assembly.
2. Install the three upper strut attaching nuts. Tighten the upper strut attaching nuts to 46-63 N-m (34-46 lb-ft).
3. Install the trunk side panel.
4. Install the two spindle-to-strut mounting bolts. Tighten the spindle to strut mounting bolts to 93-117 N-m (69-87 lb-ft).
5. Install the brake line U-clip.
6. Install the speed sensor routing bracket, if equipped.
7. Install the rear wheels. Tighten the wheel lug nuts to 88-118 N-m (65-87 lb-ft).
8. Lower the vehicle.