6.1. Front suspension strut upper mounting nuts
2. Apply the handbrake and raise the front of the car. Remove the wheel.
3. Remove the spring clamp and release the flexible brake hose from the strut hanger.
4. Unscrew the lock nuts and remove the two bolts securing the hub element to the suspension strut.
5. On vehicles with non-adjustable suspension, unscrew the three nuts of the upper suspension strut mounting and remove the strut from under the front fender.
6. On vehicles with adjustable suspension, disconnect the strut actuator wiring harness (see Fig. 10.11). Unscrew the three suspension strut upper mounting nuts and lock the struts, disconnect the actuator wiring from the strut piston rod by pressing the top cover together at points 'A' shown in Fig. 10.12. Remove the top cover and gasket (where is it used) and remove the strut from under the front fender.
Pic. 10.11. Adjustable suspension strut - upper mounting nuts and actuator wiring connector are marked with arrows
Pic. 10.12. Upper cover of adjustable suspension strut - to remove, press together at points 'A', 'B' - guide when installing
7. When reassembling, completely clean the fender liner area and the hub fastener around the strut.
8. On vehicles with non-adjustable suspension, install a spacer (where is it used) and the strut top cover, then position the strut against the hub mount and fender. Install the three top mount nuts, then insert the two bottom pinch bolts from front to back, install the lock nuts.
9. On vehicles with adjustable suspension, position the strut against the fender and hub mount, ensuring that the top strut mounts are installed as shown in Fig. 10.13. Install gasket (where is it used), and connect the top cover to the strut piston rod using the square tab ('B' in Fig. 10.12) as a guide. Install the three top mount nuts, insert the two bottom pinch bolts from front to back, install the lock nuts, and connect the wiring to the strut actuator.
Pic. 10.13. Adjustable suspension strut upper mounting parts
10. On all vehicles, tighten the upper strut nuts and lower bolts (photo) tightening force regulated Specification.
6.10. Tighten the nuts securing the suspension strut to the hub fastener
11. Install the brake system high pressure magistrate pipe onto the suspension strut and secure it with a spring clip.
12. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle to the ground.
13. Wheel alignment and steering angles may need to be checked (see Chapter 36 of this Section).