SW2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7 (1997)
IMPORTANT: Make sure shield flaps are tucked in at body locations.
NOTICE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause
wheel lug nuts to loosen in service.
9. Position the right front wheel onto the hub.
10. Install the wheel nuts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening pattern to be sure torque is correct.
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Torque: 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.)
11. Lower vehicle from hoist.
Removal
CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID
PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL
BE REMOVED FROM.
1. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the right front road wheel.
3. Remove the right side splash shield.
a. Remove two push pins.
b. Remove lower shield to cradle molded-in fasteners at cradle by gently prying at three fastener locations.
IMPORTANT: Remove rear section of shield first, then front
IMPORTANT: If molded-in fasteners are damaged or broken, drill out with a 5/16 bit and replace with a push pin.
4. Remove engine strut-to-engine bracket fastener.
5. Remove engine strut-to-cradle bracket fastener.
6. Remove the two cradle bracket-to-cradle fasteners.
7. Place a screw-type jack under the engine oil pan (use a block of wood between the oil pan and the jack).
8. Raise the powertrain using a screw-type jack enough to remove the strut. Once enough clearance is obtained, remove the strut.