Strut Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Before proceeding, see WARNING .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).NOTE: If both strut assemblies are to be removed, mark the strut assemblies right or left and keep the parts separated to avoid mix-up. Not all parts of the strut assembly are interchangeable side-to-side.NOTE: The ground strap attached to the rear of the strut mounts to the ear extending toward the front of the vehicle.
- Remove the screw (4) securing the ground strap (3) to the rear of the strut.
- If the vehicle is equipped with Antilock brakes (ABS), remove the screw (1) securing the wheel speed sensor routing bracket (2) to the rear of the strut.
CAUTION: The strut assembly-to-knuckle attaching bolts (2) are serrated and must not be turned during removal. Hold the bolts stationary in the knuckle while removing the nuts, then tap the bolts out using a pin punch.
- While holding the bolt heads stationary, remove the two nuts (5) from the bolts (2) attaching the strut (1) to the knuckle (4).
- Remove the two bolts (2) attaching the strut (1) to the knuckle (4) using a pin punch.
- Lower the vehicle just enough to open the hood, but without letting the tires touch the floor.
- Remove the three nuts (1) attaching the strut assembly upper mount to the strut tower (2).
- Remove the strut assembly (3) from the vehicle.
- For disassembly, see DISASSEMBLY .