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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Notice: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.


    Object Number: 1209247  Size: SH
  1. Remove the strut-to-body mount nuts.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 385558  Size: SH
  6. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.

  7. Object Number: 614970  Size: SH
  8. Remove the strut to knuckle bolts.
  9. Remove the strut from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.


    Object Number: 614970  Size: SH
  1. Install the strut into place.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the strut to knuckle bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts to 120 N·m (89 lb ft).

  5. Connect the stabilizer shaft link to the strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

  7. Object Number: 1209247  Size: SH
  8. Install strut to body mount nuts (1).
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the strut to body mount nuts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Adjust the rear wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .