For 1990-2009 cars

(1) | Nut (3)
(2) | Washer
(3) | Torque Prevailing Nut
(4) | Strut Mount
(5) | Bearing
(6) | Upper Spring Seat
(7) | Upper Insulator
(8) | Strut Shield
(9) | Strut Bumper
(10) | Spring
(11) | Lower Insulator
(12) | Strut
(13) | Lower Spring Seat
(14) | Torque Prevailing Nut (2)
(15) | Steering Knuckle

The front suspension is a combination strut and spring design, with control arms which pivot from the engine frame. The frame has isolation mounts to the body. A conventional rubber bushing is used for the rear lower control arm pivot. The front lower control arm bushing is mounted vertically. The upper end of the strut is isolated by a rubber mount which contains a bearing in order to allow for wheel turning. The lower end of the steering knuckle pivots on a ball joint that is riveted to the control arm. The ball joint fastens to the knuckle with a castellated nut and a cotter pin.

The front steering knuckle and the lower control arm is a machined aluminum casting. Do not use a hammer in order to loosen the suspension components from the steering knuckle. The suspension components that are attached to the steering knuckle (i.e. ball joint/stud, strut damper) are made of steel and have special coatings in order to prevent corrosion.