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Suspension Strut, Removing and Installing|Page 6354 > < Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )|Service and Repair
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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Suspension Strut, Removing and Installing

Front suspension strut, removal and installation

1

Cover Cap
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Arrow points toward wheel

2

Self-Locking Nut
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Always replace

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Tighten to: 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) 

3

Washer

4

Wheel Housing

5

Tie Rod

6

Self-Locking Nut
-

Always replace

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Tighten to: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) 

7

Drive Axle
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Does not have to be removed to remove strut

8

Self-Locking Nut
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Always replace

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Tighten to: 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.) 

9

Strut
-

Remove as complete component. 

10 Bolt

-

Always replace

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Bolt head points toward rear axle

11 Bolt/Washer Assembly

-

Always replace

Suspension Strut, Removing and Installing|Page 6354 > < Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )|Service and Repair