Prizm L4-108 1.8L DOHC VIN 8 MFI (1998)
13. Loosen the two strut assembly mounting bolts and the two nuts from the rear suspension knuckle.
14. Lower the jack stands and the vehicle enough to reach both the top of the strut assembly and the rear suspension knuckle.
15. Remove the cap covering the strut assembly support.
16. Remove the three strut assembly mounting nuts (2) holding the top of the strut support.
17. Lower the rear suspension knuckle and remove the two strut assembly mounting bolts and the two nuts.
18. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Raise and support the vehicle enough to reach both the top of the strut assembly and the rear suspension knuckle.
2. Install the strut assembly to the rear suspension knuckle. Secure the strut assembly using the two mounting bolts and the two nuts. Do not tighten
the nuts fully.
NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that
application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the
fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or
other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint
clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these
instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.
3. Install the strut assembly to the vehicle. Secure the strut assembly to the strut support using 3 mounting nuts (2).
Tighten
Tighten the mounting nuts to 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
4. Secure the strut assembly to the rear suspension knuckle with 2 mounting bolts and 2 nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the mounting bolts and the nuts to 142 Nm (105 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the cap covering the strut assembly support.
6. Raise the vehicle and the jack stands in order to reach the stabilizer shaft joint (4).
7. Install the stabilizer shaft joint (if equipped) (4) to the strut assembly (1). Secure the stabilizer shaft joint (4) using one nut.
