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Reference Information
Side slip
When checked with side slip tester, side slip should
satisfy following specification.Side slip
0 to IN 3.0 mm/m (0 to IN 0.118 in/3.3 ft)
If side slip is greatly di
fferent, toe or front wheel
alignment may not be correct.
Front Strut Assembly ComponentsS7RS0B2206002
Front Strut Assembly Removal and InstallationS7RS0B2206003
Removal
1) Remove windshield wipe r arms with wiper blades.
2) Remove cowl top covers referring to “Cowl Top
Components in Section 9K”.
NOTE
When servicing component parts of strut
assembly, remove stru t rod cap and then
loosen strut nut a little before removing strut
assembly. This will make service work easier.
Note that the nut must not be removed at this
point.
3) Hoist vehicle, allowing front suspension to hang free.
4) Remove wheel and disconn ect stabilizer joint (1)
from strut bracket.
When loosening joint nu t, hold stud with special
tools.
Special tool
(A): 09900–00411 socket
(B): 09900–00413 5 mm
11 3
2 1
12
13
4
5
6
7
10
8(a)
(b)
9
(a)
14
15(a)
16
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1. Strut assembly
6. Strut bearing 11. Strut rod cap16. Bump stopper
2. Coil spring 7. Strut support 12. Strut bracket nut : 50 N⋅m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
3. Dust cover 8. Strut support lower nut 13. Strut bracket bolt
:Insert from vehicle front side. : 90 N
⋅m (9.0 kgf-m, 65.5 lb-ft)
4. Coil spring seat 9. Strut nut 14. Stabilizer joint nut : Do not reuse.
5. Coil spring upper seat 10. Rebound stopper 15. Stabilizer joint
1
(A)
(B)
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5) Remove brake hose mounting bolt (1) and remove brake hose (2) from bracket and then wheel speed
sensor harness (3) from strut bracket as shown in
figure.
6) Remove strut bracket bolts and nuts (4).
7) Remove strut rod cap.
8) Remove strut nut (1), and remove rebound stopper (2).
NOTE
Hold strut by hand so th at it will not fall off.
9) Remove strut assembly.
Installation
Install strut assembly by reversing removal procedure,
noting the following instructions.
CAUTION!
Never reuse strut bracket nuts.
Nuts are pre-coated with friction stabilizer.
Be sure to replace pre-coated nut with a new
one, or nut may loosen.
• Insert bolts in such direction as shown in figure.
• Tighten all fasteners to specified torque. Tightening torque
Strut bracket nut (a): 90 N·m (9.0 kgf-m, 65.5 lb-ft)
Brake hose mounting bolt (c): 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m,
18.0 lb-ft)
Stabilizer joint nut (d): 50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-
ft)
• Lower hoist and vehicle in unloaded condition, tighten strut nut (b) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Strut nut (b): 50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
• Install windshield wiper arms with blades referring to
“Windshield Wiper Removal and Installation in
Section 9D”.
NOTE
• Don’t twist brake hose and wheel speed sensor harness when installing them.
• Install wheel speed sensor harness (1) which marking (2) in figure is placed to
open hook side of the bracket.
1 3
2
2
1
4
4
3
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1
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(d) (a)
(b)
(c)
1
2
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3) Install bump stopper onto strut rod. For installing
direction, refer to the figure in “Front Suspension
Construction”.
4) Pull strut rod as far up as possible and use care not to allow it to re tract into strut.
5) Install spring seat on coil spring and then spring upper seat (1) aligning “OUT” mark (3) on spring
upper seat and center of strut bracket (2).
6) Install strut bearing (3), strut support (2) and strut
support lower nut (1) in this sequence.
Tighten strut support lower nut (1) to specified
torque.
When tightening strut support lower nut, hold stud
with special tools.
Special tool
(A): 09900–00411 socket
(B): 09900–00414 6 mm
Tightening torque
Strut support lower nut (a): 50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m,
36.5 lb-ft)Front Strut Assembly CheckS7RS0B2206005
• Inspect strut for oil leakage, damage or deformation.
• If defect is found, replace strut as an assembly unit, because it can not be disassembled.
• Inspect strut function re ferring to the following
procedures:
1) Check and adjust tire pressures as specified.
2) Bounce vehicle body up and down 3 or 4 times continuously by pushing front end of the vehicle side
body to check strut.
Also, note how many times vehicle body rebounds to
stop after force application.
3) Repeat the same procedure to the other strut to confirm that the both side struts equally respond.
If conditions of struts are in doubt, compare them with
known-good vehicle or strut.
• Inspect bearing for wear, abnormal noise or gripping. If defective, replace.
• Inspect coil spring seat for cracks or deformation.
If defective, replace.
• Inspect bump stopper for deterioration. If defective, replace.
• Inspect rebound stopper and strut mount for wear, cracks or deformation.
If defective, replace.
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