For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Notice: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or cracking the spring coating when handling the front suspension coil spring. Failure to observe this notice may result in spring breakage.

1. Remove the strut mount bolts at the strut to body.
2. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle by the frame. Allow the control arms to hang free. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
4. Disconnect the ABS front wheel speed sensor connector.
5. Remove the speed sensor bracket from the strut.

Notice: The knuckle must be retained after the strut-to-knuckle bolts have been removed. Failure to observe this may cause ball joint and/or wheel drive shaft damage.

6. Remove the brake line bracket from the strut on the left side.

Important: The bolts are serrated at the top DO NOT ROTATE.

7. Remove the strut to knuckle bolts (3).
8. Remove the strut from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

Notice: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or cracking the spring coating when handling the front suspension coil spring. Failure to observe this notice may result in spring breakage.

1. Install the strut into place.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the three strut mount nuts and washers.

Tighten
Tighten the strut mount to body nuts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

3. Install the strut to the knuckle (2) with the knuckle bolts (3) and nuts (1).
4. Connect the brake line to the strut on the left side.
5. Connect the speed sensor to the bracket strut.
6. Connect the ABS front wheel speed sensor connector.

Tighten

• | Tighten the strut to knuckle nuts to 185 N·m (136 lb ft).

• | Tighten the brake line and the speed sensor bracket bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 N·m (100 lb ft).

Important: Perform a front wheel alignment after installing the strut.

8. Lower the vehicle.