Front Strut Disassembly
Disassembly
Tool Required:
- MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor D85P-7178-A
| Item | Part # | Description |
| 1 | — | Cap |
| 2 | 99921-1400 | Shock Absorber Nut |
| 3 | 18192 | Shock Mounting Block |
| 4 | — | Thrust Bearing |
| 5 | — | Upper Spring Seat |
| 6 | 18198 | Upper Rubber Spring Seat |
| 7 | 18A047 | Dust Boot |
| 8 | 18159 | Bump Stopper |
| 9 | 18125 | Shock Absorber |
| 10 | — | Lower Rubber Spring Seat |
| 11 | 5560 | Coil Spring |
2. Remove the front strut assembly from the vehicle.
3. Secure the strut assembly in MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor D85P-7178-A or equivalent.
3. Compress the coil spring and remove the shock absorber nut from the strut assembly.
4. Remove the shock absorber.
5. Release the spring compressor and remove the coil spring, upper rubber spring seat, upper spring seat, thrust bearing and strut mounting block.
Assembly
NOTE: Face the direction indicator on the strut mounting block towards the rear outboard position during reassembly.
NOTE: Face the notch on the upper spring seat towards the outboard position during reassembly.
1. Install the strut mounting block, thrust bearing, upper spring seat, upper rubber spring seat, and the coil spring in the spring compressor.
CAUTION: Verify that the lower coil of the spring is seated on the step of the lower seat.
2. Compress the coil spring.
3. Position the shock absorber in the compressed coil spring.
4. Install the shock absorber nut. Tighten the shock absorber nut to 89-117 N-m (66-86 lb-ft).
5. Release the spring compressor and remove the strut assembly.
6. Install the strut assembly in the vehicle.