Removal

1.	Remove the front wheel & tire.

2.	Remove the wheel speed sensor cable from the front strut assembly.

3.	Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.

4.	Disconnect the front strut assembly with the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut (B).

5.	Remove the front strut assembly from the wheel housing panel by loosening the mounting nuts (A).

Disassembly

1.	Compress the coil spring with a SST (09546-26000). Do not compress the spring more than necessary.

2.	Remove the insulator cap (A) and then loosen the self-locking nut.

3.	Disassemble the components of front strut assembly in sequence. (Refer to Front strut assembly components)

Inspection

1.	Check the components for damage or deformation.

2.	Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.

Disposal

1.	Fully extend the piston rod.

2.	Drill a hole on the (A) section to discharge gas from the cylinder. The gas coming out is harmless, but be careful of chips that may fly when drilling. Be sure to wear safety goggles or eye protection when performing this task.

Reassembly

1.	Install the front shock absorber to SST (09546-26000).

2.	Assemble the components of the front strut assembly in sequence. (Refer to Front strut assembly components)

3.	After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring in the upper and lower spring seat grooves correctly, tighten new self-locking nut. Tightening torque : 60 ~ 70N.m (6.0 ~ 7.0kgf.m, 43 ~ 51lb-ft)

4.	Install the insulator cap.

5.	Remove the special service tool.

Installation

1.	Install the front strut assembly to the wheel housing panel by tightening the mounting nuts (A). Tightening torque : 45 ~ 60N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0kgf.m, 33 ~ 43lb-ft)

2.	Connect the front strut assembly with the knuckle by tightening the bolt & nut (B). Tightening torque : 15.5 ~ 17.5N.m (15.5 ~ 17.5kgf.m, 112 ~ 127lb-ft)

3.	Connect the stabilizer link (A) with front strut assembly and then tighten the nut. Tightening torque : 100 ~ 120N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72 ~ 87lb-ft)

4.	Install the wheel speed sensor cable to front strut assembly.

5.	Install the front wheel & tire. Tightening torque : 90 ~ 110N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65 ~ 80lb-ft)