Front Strut and Spring Assembly

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

   Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04B Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: Vehicle equipped with dynamic suspension shown, standard suspension similar.

1. NOTICE: The front suspension height sensor must be disconnected from the lower control arm prior to servicing suspension components or damage to the suspension height sensor and/or the vehicle dynamic suspension system may occur. The sensor will need to be recalibrated after reassembly.

   If equipped.
   

1. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

Installation

1. Torque : 35 Nm

1. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Torque : 235 Nm

1. If equipped.
   Torque : 20 Nm

1. Torque : 115 Nm

1. Torque : 18 Nm

1. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04B Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Refer to: Front Camber Adjustment - Vehicles Built Up To: 03-June-2013 (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
   

1. If equipped with dynamic suspension, calibrate the suspension height sensor. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.
   

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