For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Partially raise and support the vehicle in order to allow the suspension to hang. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the front suspension support brace (2), if equipped. Refer to Front Suspension Support Brace Replacement .
3. Raise the vehicle in order to allow access to the front brake hose.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
5. Disconnect the brake hose clip (5).
6. If the vehicle has ABS, remove the bolt (1) from the harness clamp of the front wheel speed sensor.
7. Support the lower control arm with a jack.
8. Remove the 2 strut bracket nuts (2) and the 2 strut bracket bolts (1).
9. Hold the lower portion of the strut.
10. Remove the 3 strut support nuts (1).
11. Remove the strut from the vehicle.

Important: If you are replacing a strut component, continue with this procedure.

12. Use tongue and groove pliers in order to hold the upper strut mount retainer.
13. Remove and discard the nut from the top of the strut.
14. Remove and discard the lock washer, if equipped.
15. Remove the upper strut mount retainer.
16. Remove the strut mount.
17. Remove the strut shield.
18. Remove the lower retainer.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the lower retainer to the strut.
2. Install the shield to the strut.
3. Install the strut mount to the strut.
4. Install the upper strut mount retainer to the strut.
5. Use tongue and groove pliers in order to hold the upper strut mount retainer.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

6. Install a NEW nut to the strut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 90 N·m (66.4 lb ft)

7. Install the strut to the vehicle. Holding the strut in place, install the 3 strut support nuts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the strut support nuts to 55 N·m (40.6 lb ft).

8. Install the 2 strut bracket bolts (1) and the 2 nuts (2) in order to retain the strut bracket to the knuckle.

Tighten
Tighten the strut bracket nuts to 95 N·m (70.1 lb ft).

9. If the vehicles has ABS, install the bolt (1) to the harness clamp of the front wheel speed sensor.

Important: DO NOT twist the hose during installation.

10. Install the brake hose (3) to the strut bracket (2).
11. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
12. Install the front suspension support brace (2), if equipped. Refer to Front Suspension Support Brace Replacement .
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Measure the wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.