Assembly Procedure
Front Suspension Strut Bumper (1) - Install
- Front Strut Boot (2) - Install
Front Coil Spring Insulator (2) - Install
- Front Strut Mount (1) - Install
If replacing the front coil spring (2), transfer the grease pencil marks made on the old front coil spring (2) to the new front coil spring (2).
- Align the grease pencil marks to the lower arms and center the front coil spring (2) and the associated components to the CH-45400 Strut Spring Compressor (1).
- Ensure that the spring is level in the CH-45400 Strut Spring Compressor (1) by using the adjustment screws.
- Using the CH-45400 Strut Spring Compressor (1), apply tension on the front coil spring (2).
Front Coil Spring Lower Insulator (2) - Install
- Front Suspension Strut (3) - Install
- Front Strut Rod Mount Nut (1) - Loosely install
- CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Using the CH-42991 Strut Rod Nut Socket (1), tighten the front strut rod mount nut to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
Using the CH-45400 Strut Spring Compressor (1), release all tension on the front coil spring and the front strut mount.
- Remove the front suspension strut assembly (3) from the CH-45400 Strut Spring Compressor (1).
- Install the front suspension strut assembly to the vehicle. Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (GNB) Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (GNA)
Support the front suspension strut until the front suspension strut nut is loosely installed.
Adjust the CH-45400 Strut Spring Compressor as necessary so enough of the threaded portion of the front suspension strut rod is exposed.