Strut and Spring Assembly
Removal
Remove the stabilizer bar link retaining nut and disconnect the link from the strut.
CAUTION: Do not allow the halfshaft to move outboard. Over extension of the CV joint may result in the separation of internal parts, causing failure of the joint.
Remove the strut assembly-to-steering knuckle pinch bolt. If required, slightly spread the steering knuckle to ease the removal of the strut. Pry down on the lower control arm and roll the strut base out of the knuckle. Do not pry on the halfshaft, as damage may result. Wire the steering knuckle up to prevent the halfshaft from moving outboard.
Using a suitable spring compressing tool, slightly compress the strut spring to relieve initial tension. Loosen the upper rod nut. Continue to compress thehow do you replace front - f3897c.giftil the tension is relieved. Remove the upper rod nut.
Installation
NOTE: Be sure to check the spring insulator for damage before assembly. If the outer metal splash shield is bent or damaged, it must be carefully bent back, so it does not touch the locator on the bearing and seal assembly.
NOTE: New gas struts are shipped with the rod in a locked down position. To extend the new strut, remove the external tie down and/or rotate the upper end of the rod, counterclockwise.
Install the coil spring insulator, coil sprihow do you replace front - f8737a.gifper mounting parts to the new strut assembly. Make sure the spring is correctly seated in both spring seats.
Item
Part Number
Description
1
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Dust Boot (Part of 18045)
2
N803826-S100
Front Shock Absorber Mounting Bracket Nut
(3 Req'd)
3
N803952-S100
Washer
4
N808625-S100
Front Shock Absorber Nut
5
18183
Front Shock Absorber Mounting Bracket
6
3B455
Front Suspension Bearing and Seal
7
5310
Front Coil Spring
8
5414
Front Spring Insulatohow do you replace front - ani_caut.gif045
Front Shock Absorber
A
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Tighten to 35-40 Nm
(25-30 Lb-Ft)
B
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Tighten to 55-63 Nm
(40-46 Lb-Ft)
Install new rod lock nut and tighten it to 55-63 Nm (40-46 lb-ft).
hope this helps
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