Lanos SX Sedan L4-1.6L DOHC D-TEC MFI (2001)
13. Push the drive axle shaft from the front wheel hub.
14. Support the drive axle.
15. Lower the vehicle in order to gain access to the strut-to-body nuts and the washers.
Notice: Chipping or scratching the spring coating when handling the front suspension coil spring can cause the spring to fail.
16. Remove the strut assembly-to-body nuts.
17. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Chipping or scratching the spring coating when handling the front suspension coil spring can cause the spring to fail.
1. Install the strut assembly into the vehicle with the strut assembly-to-body nuts.
Tighten the strut assembly-to-body nuts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
2. Connect the drive axle to the front wheel hub.
3. Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle assembly.
4. Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle assembly.
