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Front Strut
FRONT SUSPENSION

8. Front Strut
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
2) Remove the front strut assembly.
(1) Place an alignment mark (a) on the adjusting bolt and the strut.
(2) Remove the brake hose bracket.
(3) Remove the clamp of ABS wheel speed sensor harness.
(4) Remove the adjusting bolts and flange bolts for the strut assembly.
CAUTION:
While holding the head of the adjusting bolt, loosen the flange nut.

(a)

FS-00590

(5) Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to body.

FS-00592

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Front Strut
FRONT SUSPENSION

B: INSTALLATION
1) Install the strut mount - front at the upper side of the strut to the body, and tighten it with new self-locking
nuts.
Tightening torque:
20 N·m (2.04 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
2) Align alignment marks on the camber adjusting bolt and strut.
Using new self-locking nuts, install the strut to the housing assembly - front axle.
NOTE:
While holding the head of adjusting bolt, tighten the nut.
Tightening torque:
155 N·m (15.81 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)
3) Secure the ABS wheel speed sensor harness bracket to the strut.
CAUTION:
During the installation, make sure that the marking of ABS wheel speed sensor harness does not
twist.
4) Install the brake hose bracket.
Tightening torque:
33 N·m (3.36 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
5) Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:
120 N·m (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
6) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
• Inspection: <Ref. to FS-7, INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
• Adjustment: <Ref. to FS-11, ADJUSTMENT, Wheel Alignment.>
CAUTION:
When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform “VDC sensor midpoint setting mode” of the
VDC. <Ref. to VDC-23, ADJUSTMENT, VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/
U).>
7) Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam level-
er) <Ref. to LI-17, PROCEDURE, Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System.>

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Front Strut
FRONT SUSPENSION

C: DISASSEMBLY
1) Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring - front.
2) Using a hexagon wrench to prevent strut rod from turning, remove the self-locking nut with ST.
Preparation tool:
ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399AG000)

ST

FS-00408

3) Remove the strut mount - front, spacer - front strut and spring seat - front strut UPR from the strut.
4) Gradually decrease the compression pressure of compressor, and remove the coil spring - front.
5) Remove the dust cover - inner and the helper - front strut.
D: ASSEMBLY
1) Before assembly, check each part.<Ref. to FS-45, INSPECTION, Front Strut.>
2) Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring - front.
NOTE:
Make sure that the vertical installation direction of the coil spring - front is as shown in the figure.
(1)

(2)

(3)
FS-00042

(1) Diameter is small (upper part)

(2) Identification paint
(3) Diameter is large (bottom part)

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Front Strut
FRONT SUSPENSION

3) Set the front coil spring correctly so that its end face (a) contacts the vertical surface (b) of the spring seat
- front strut UPR as shown in the figure.

:(a)
:(b)
FS-00536

4) Install the dust cover - inner and the helper - front strut to the piston rod.
5) Pull the piston rod fully upward, and install the spring seat.
NOTE:
Position the spring seat - front strut UPR as shown in the figure.

(1)
FS-00128

(1) Outside of body

6) Install the spacer - front strut and the strut mount - front to the piston rod, and temporarily tighten a new
self-locking nut.

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Front Strut
FRONT SUSPENSION

7) Using a hexagon wrench to prevent strut rod from turning, tighten the new self-locking nut with ST.
Preparation tool:
ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399AG000)

ST

FS-00041

Tightening torque:
55 N·m (5.61 kgf-m, 40.6 ft-lb)
8) Loosen the coil spring compressor carefully.
E: INSPECTION
Check the removed part for wear, damage and cracks, and then repair or replace it if defective.
1. STRUT
1) Check for oil leaks.
2) Move the piston rod up and down to check that it operates smoothly without any hitch.
3) Check the piston rod for play.
(1) Fix the outer shell in place and fully extend the rod.
(2) Set the dial gauge on the end of the rod L [10 mm (0.39 in)].
(3) While applying a force of W [20 N (2 kgf, 4 lbf)] to the threaded part, read the dial gauge indication P1.
(4) Apply a force of 20 N (2 kgf, 4 lbf) from the opposite direction of “W”, and then read the dial gauge in-
dication P2.

FS-00046

Play limit (P1 + P2): 0.8 mm (0.031 in)

4) Replace the strut if faulty is found in the inspection or limit value is exceeded.
2. STRUT MOUNT - FRONT
Check the rubber part for deformation, cracks or deterioration, and then replace it with a new part if defective.
3. DUST COVER - INNER
If cracks or damage are found, replace it with a new part.
4. COIL SPRING - FRONT
If a permanent strain is found, replace it with a new part.
5. HELPER - FRONT STRUT
If major cracks or damage are found, replace it with a new part.

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Front Strut
FRONT SUSPENSION

F: DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
• Before handling struts, be sure to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil and cutting powder.
• Do not disassemble the strut damper or throw into flames.
• When discarding gas filled struts, drill holes in them to purge the gas.
1) Place the strut on a level surface with the piston rod fully expanded.
2) Using a 2 — 3 mm (0.08 — 0.12 in) dia. drill, make holes in areas shown in the figure.

(1)
FS-00047

(1) 40 mm (1.57 in)

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