1. Stabilizer Shaft
2. Stabilizer Link Nut
3. Stabilizer Link
4. Crossmember
5. Crossmember-to-Body Front Bolt
6. Crossmember-to-Control Arm Front Bolt
7. Stabilizer Shaft-to-Crossmember Clamp Bolt
8. Control Arm
9. Ball Joint Rivet
10. Ball Joint
11. Piston Rod Nut
12. Washer
13. Body-to-Strut Assembly Nut
14. Strut Mount
15. Strut Mount Bearing
16. Upper Spring Seat
17. Washer
18. Upper Spring Insulator
19. Hollow Bumper
20. Coil Spring
21. Lower Spring Insulator
22. Strut
23. Strut Assembly-to-Steering Knuckle Bolt
24. Steering Knuckle
25. Splash Shield
26. Wheel Bearing
27. Snap Ring
28. Hub
29. Disc Brake Rotor
30. Caulking Nut

Checks	Action
Check the tire pressures.	Adjust the tire pressures to the specifications on the tire placard.
Check the load conditions under which the vehicle is normally driven.	Consult with the owner to confirm the owner's understanding of normal load conditions.
Check the compression and rebound effectiveness of the strut dampener.	Quickly push down and then lift up on the corner of the bumper nearest the strut dampener being tested. Compare the compression and rebound with those of a similar vehicle that has an acceptable ride quality. Replace the strut dampener, if needed.

Checks	Action
Check the mountings for looseness or damage.	Tighten the strut dampener mounting nuts. Replace the strut dampener, if needed.
Check the compression and rebound effectiveness of the strut dampener.	Quickly push down and then lift up on the corner of the bumper nearest the strut dampener being tested. Compare the compression and rebound with those of a similar vehicle that has an acceptable ride quality. Replace the strut dampener, if needed.

1. Raise the front of the vehicle to allow the front suspension to hang free.
2. Grasp the tire at the top and the bottom.
3. Move the top of the tire in an in-and-out motion.
4. Look for any horizontal movement of the knuckle relative to the control arm.
5. Ball joints must be replaced under the following conditions:
• The joint is loose.
• The ball seal is cut.
• The ball stud is disconnected from the knuckle.
• The ball stud is loose at the knuckle.
• The ball stud can be twisted in its socket with finger pressure.

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1. Remove the windshield wiper arm. Refer to Section 9D, Wipers/Washer Systems.
2. Remove the cowl vent grille. Refer to Section 9R, Body Front End.
3. Remove the nuts that secure the strut assembly to the body of the vehicle.
Installation Notice

Tightening Torque

35 N•m (26 lb-ft)




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4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
5. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
6. On vehicles equipped with an antilock braking system(ABS), remove the ABS sensor line from the securing bracket on the strut assembly.
7. Remove the brake line from the securing bracket on the strut assembly.



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8. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link by removing the stabilizer link-to-strut assembly upper nut. Refer to "Stabilizer Link" in this Section.
9. Disconnect the steering knuckle by removing the steering knuckle-to-strut assembly nuts and bolts.
10. Remove the strut assembly.
Installation Notice

Tightening Torque

100 N•m (74 lb-ft)

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1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the stabilizer shaft-to-stabilizer link nut.
3. Remove the stabilizer link-to-strut assembly nut.
4. Remove the stabilizer link.
Installation Notice

Tightening Torque	Stabilizer Shaft-to-Stabilizer Link Nuts	48 N•m (35 lb-ft)
Tightening Torque	Stabilizer Link-to-Strut Assembly Nuts	48 N•m (35 lb-ft)

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1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the pinch bolt and the nut from the ball joint.
4. Disconnect the ball joint from the knuckle assembly.
Installation Notice

Tightening Torque

60 N•m (44 lb-ft)




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5. Remove the crossmember-to-control arm front bolt.
6. Remove the crossmember-to-control arm rear bolt and the nut.
7. Remove the control arm from the vehicle.
Installation Notice

Tightening Torque	Crossmember-to-Control Arm Front Bolt	147 N•m (108 lb-ft)
Tightening Torque	Crossmember-to-Control Arm Rear Bolt and Nuts	110 N•m (81 lb-ft)

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KM-507-B Outer Tie Rod Remover
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the caulking nut from the axle shaft.
4. Remove the outer tie rod from the knuckle assembly. Refer to Section 6C, Power Steering Gear.



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5. Remove the brake caliper from the rotor. Support the caliper so it dose not hang from the hydraulic brake hose. Refer to Section 4D, Front Disc Brakes.
6. On vehicles equipped with an antilock braking system(ABS), disconnect the ABS speed sensor electrical connection from the knuckle. Refer to Section 4F, Antilock Brake System.
7. Remove the rotor and splash shield. Refer to Section 4D, Front Disc Brakes.



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8. Remove the ball joint pinch bolt and the nut.
9. Separate the knuckle from the ball joint.
Notice : Do not over extend the axle joints. When either end of the shaft is disconnected, overextension of the joint can result in separation of internal components and possible joint failure. Use drive axle joint seal protectors whenever performing service on or near the drive axles. Failure to do so can cause internal joint or seal damage and result in possible joint failure.
10. Separate the drive axle shaft from the wheel hub and support the drive axle.



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11. Remove the bolts and the nuts that connect the knuckle assembly to the strut assembly.
12. Remove knuckle assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Notice

Tightening Torque	Steering Knuckle-to-Strut Assembly Bolts	100 N•m (74 lb-ft)
Tightening Torque	Front Hub Caulking Nut	280 N•m (206 lb-ft)

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DW110-070 Crossmember Support Fixture
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the exhaust pipe forward of the catalytic converter. Refer to Section 1G, Engine Exhaust.
4. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to "Stabilizer Link" in this Section.



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5. Disconnect the ball joint from the knuckle Refer to "Knuckle Assembly" in this Section.
6. Remove the rack and pinion assembly. Refer to Section 6C, Power Steering Gear.
7. Remove the engine mounting reaction lower rod.



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8. Attach the crossmemder support fixture DW110-070 on the transaxle jack.
9. Support the crossmember with the crossmemder support fixture DW110-070.



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10. Remove the crossmember-to-body front bolts.
11. Remove the crossmember-to-body rear bolts.
12. Remove the crossmember assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Notice

Tightening Torque	Crossmember-to-Body Front Bolt	196 N•m (145 lb-ft)
Tightening Torque	Crossmember-to-Body Rear Bolt	196 N•m (145 lb-ft)

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1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the crossmember assembly from the vehicle. Refer to "Crossmember Assembly" in this Section.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft-to-crossmember clamp bolts.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft, the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp, and the insulators from the crossmember.
Installation Notice

Tightening Torque

45 N•m (33 lb-ft)

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DW340-040-01 Support Bridge
DW340-040-02 Removal Bearing Adapter
DW340-040-03 Installation Bearing Adapter
DW340-040-04 Hub Adapter
DW340-040-05 Forcing Bolt
DW340-040-06 Hex Nut
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the knuckle from the drive axle. Refer to "Knuckle Assembly" in this Section.
3. Remove the wheel hub with the support bridge DW340-040-01, the hub adapter DW340-040-04, the forcing bolt DW340-040-05, the hex nut DW340-040-06.



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4. Remove the inner snap ring.



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5. Remove the wheel bearing with the support bridge DW340-040-01, the removal bearing adapter DW340-040-02, the forcing bolt DW340-040-05, the hex nut DW340-040-06.
6. Remove the oil seal from the knuckle.

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1. Install the new oil seal into the knuckle.
2. Push the wheel bearing into place with the support bridge DW340-040-01, the installation bearing adapter DW340-040-03, the forcing bolt DW340-040-05, the hex nut DW340-040-06.
3. Install the inner snap ring.



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4. Push the wheel hub into place with the installation bearing adapter DW340-040-03, the hub adapter DW340-040-04, the forcing bolt DW340-040-05, the hex nut DW340-040-06.
5. Install the knuckle into the drive axle.
Installation Notice
• The inner seal must be discard and replaced with new parts.

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1. Remove the control arm. Refer to "Control Arm" in this section.
2. Drill off the heads of the three rivets with a 12 mm (0.47 inch) drill bit.
3. Punch out the rivets with a drift.
Installation Notice

Tightening Torque

Ball Joint Pinch Bolt

60 N•m (44 lb-ft)

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KM-158 Remover/Installer
1. Remove the control arm. Refer to "Control Arm" in this section.
2. Remove the split sleeves from the rear control arm bushing.



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3. Press off the control arm rear damping bushing using a press and the remover/installer KM-158.



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4. Press out the control arm front damping bushing using a press and the remover/installer KM-158.

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DW320-010 Suspension Compressor
1. Remove the strut assembly. Refer to "Strut Assembly" in this section.
2. Fasten the strut assembly to the suspension compressor DW320-010.
3. Compress the front spring with the suspension compressor DW320-010.



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4. Use an open end wrench to hold the threaded piston rod while removing the piston rod nut and washer with a commercially available double ring spanner, sharply offset.



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Important : Record the position of the front spring locator relative to the strut assembly-to-knuckle bracket. Place the front spring locator back in the same position during assembly.
5. Remove the upper strut mount, the mount bearing, the upper spring seat, the upper sprig insulator, the washer, the hollow bumper, the coil spring, and the lower spring insulator.
Installation Notice

Tightening Torque

Piston Rod Nut

80 N•m (59 lb-ft)

1. Remove the knuckle assembly. Refer to "Knuckle Assembly" in this section.
2. Remove the rotor. Refer to Section 4D, Front Disc Brakes.
3. Remove the hub and bearing assembly. Refer to "Hub and Bearing" in this section.
4. Remove the brake splash shield. Refer to Section 4D, Front Disc Brakes.

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1. Remove the crossmember assembly from the vehicle. Refer to "Crossmember Assembly" in this section.
2. Remove the stabilizer shaft and insulators. Refer to "Stabilizer Shaft and Insulators" in this section.



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3. Remove the control arm. Refer to "Control Arm" in this section.

Application		Unit	Description
Suspension Type		-	Mcpherson (Strut)
Shock Absorber	Maximum Length	mm (inch)	499 (19.6)
	Minimum Length	mm (inch)	347 (13.7)
	Stock	mm (inch)	152 (6)
Stabilizer Shaft Diameter		mm (inch)	20 (0.8)
Coil Spring Height (No Load)		mm (inch)	439 (17.3)

Application	N•M	Lb-Ft	Lb-In
Steering Knuckle-to-Strut Assembly Bolt	100	74	-
Body-to-Strut Assembly Nut	35	26	-
Stabilizer Shaft-to-Stabilizer Link Nut	48	35	-
Strut Assembly-to-Stabilizer Link Nut	48	35	-
Crossmember-to-Control Arm Front Bolt	147	108	-
Crossmember-to-Control Arm Rear Bolt and Nut	110	81	-
Ball Joint Pinch Bolt	60	44	-
Crossmember-to-Body Front Bolt	196	145	-
Crossmember-to-Body Rear Bolt	196	145	-
Stabilizer Shaft-to-Crossmember Clamp Bolt	45	33	-
Piston Rod Nut	80	59	-
Front Hub Caulking Nut	280	206	-

	DW320-010 Suspension Compressor
	DW110-070 Crossmember Remover/Installer
	J-42468 Strut Piston Rod Nut Wrench
	DW340-040-02 Wheel Bearing Remove Adapter
	DW340-040-04 Hub Remove Adapter
	DW340-040-06 Hex Nut
	DW340-040-01 Support Bridge
	DW340-040-03 Wheel Bearing Install Adapter
	DW340-040-05 Forcing Bolt
	KM-507-B Ball Joint Remover