Front strut shock absorber assembly installation details
1. Hose clamp; 2. Steering knuckle mounting bolts and nuts; 3. Nuts; 4. Shock absorber strut assembly
1. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on the jack stands.
2. Remove the bracket and disconnect the high-pressure brake line hose from the strut.
3. Remove the nuts securing the strut to the hinge and then remove one of the nuts and the bolt assembly.
4. In the engine compartment, remove the upper strut cover (photo).
The front pillar cover can be removed by pulling it
5. Remove the three-way shock absorber switch (if equipped) (Chapter 11).
6. Remove the four nuts securing the shock absorber strut to the chassis strut. Make alignment marks between the top of the stand and the mounting on the body so that it can be installed in the same position.
7. If the strut needs to be removed, loosen the piston rod nut one or two turns. While doing this, clamp the piston rod if necessary to prevent it from turning. Do not remove the nut completely.
8. Remove the remaining nut and bolt securing the strut to the hinge, and remove the shock absorber strut assembly from the vehicle.
9. Inspect it for leaks, damage to the dust covers, and rust or damage to the spring. Further disassembly of the rack is described in Chapter 21.
10. Assembly is carried out in the reverse order, paying attention to tightening all connections with the specified tightening force Specification. Observe the alignment marks made during removal.