For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the brake hose (4) from the strut assembly (2).
4. Remove the brake hose clip.
5. Remove the 2 nuts and the 2 bolts from the rear suspension knuckle in order to separate the knuckle from the strut.
6. Remove the 2 nuts and the stabilizer shaft link from the rear strut.

### Installation Procedure

Important: The weight of the vehicle must be on the vehicle's tires before tightening the nuts.

1. Install the stabilizer shaft link (4) to the strut (1). Secure the stabilizer shaft link to the strut with the nut. DO NOT tighten the nut.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the stabilizer shaft. Secure the stabilizer shaft link to the stabilizer shaft with the nut. DO NOT tighten the nut.
3. Install the strut assembly to the rear suspension knuckle using the 2 nuts and the 2 bolts.
4. Install the brake line clip.

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.

5. Install the brake hose (4) to the strut assembly (2).

Tighten
Tighten the brake pipe fitting to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Move the vehicle to a drive-on lift or an alignment rack.
9. Push down on the rear bumper 3 times in order to stabilize the suspension.
10. Use a 5 mm hex socket in order to hold the upper link stud. Tighten the nut that retains the link to the strut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 44 N·m (33 lb ft).

11. Use a 5 mm hex socket in order to hold the lower link stud. Tighten the nut that retains the link to the stabilizer shaft.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 44 N·m (33 lb ft).

12. Tighten the 2 nuts and the 2 bolts connecting the rear strut to the rear suspension knuckle.

Tighten
Tighten the 2 nuts and the 2 bolts to 142 N·m (105 lb ft).

13. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding in Hydraulic Brakes.
14. Measure the rear wheel alignment. Adjust as necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.