Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
Special Tools
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CH-6068 Spring
Tensioner Device |
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools .
Disassembly Procedure
3. |
Install the strut to the
CH-6066 holder (5). |
4. |
Tension spring (4), using
CH-6068 tensioner to remove the spring tension from
the upper strut mount. |
5. |
Remove the strut nut
(2). |
6. |
Remove the strut mount
insulator washer (3). |
7. |
Remove the front spring strut
components: |
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7.1 |
Remove the strut mount
insulator assembly (2). Inspect for damage and replace as
necessary. |
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7.2 |
Remove the strut mount bearing
assembly (3). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
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7.3 |
Remove the bumper (4). Inspect
for damage and replace as necessary. |
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7.4 |
Remove the insulator (5).
Inspect for damage and replace as necessary. |
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7.5 |
Remove the spring (6) with
CH-6068 tensioner (1). |
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7.6 |
Remove the spring tension
using the CH-6068 tensioner . Inspect for damage
and replace as necessary. |
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7.7 |
Remove the strut (7) from
CH-6066 holder (8). |
8. |
Remove the lower insulator
(1). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary. |
Assembly Procedure
1. |
Install the lower insulator
(1). |
2. |
Install the spring strut
components: |
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2.1 |
Install the strut (7) to the
CH-6066 holder (8). |
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2.2 |
Install the spring (6) to the
CH-6068 tensioner (1), compress spring apply
tension to the spring. |
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2.3 |
Install the spring (6) to the
strut (7). |
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2.4 |
Install the insulator (5) to
the strut (7). |
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2.5 |
Install the bumper (4) to the
strut (7). |
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2.6 |
Install the strut mount
bearing (3) to the strut (7). |
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2.7 |
Install the mount insulator
assembly (2) to the strut (7). |
3. |
Install the strut mount
insulator washer (3). |
4. |
Install the strut nut (2) to
the strut shaft and tighten to 70 N·m (52 lb
ft) . |
5. |
Remove the CH-6068
tensioner (1) from the spring (4). |
6. |
Remove the front strut from
CH-6066 holder (5). |
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