Attention! Shock absorbers of the struts are changed only in pairs.
Removal
1. Raise the front of the car and place it on stands. Remove the front wheels. Place a jack under the suspension arm.
2. Disconnect the hydraulic tube bracket from the rack.
3. On vehicles equipped with an ABS system, remove the wiring clamp bolt and disconnect the wiring from the speed sensor.
4. Unscrew the indicated nuts securing the strut to the steering knuckle and knock out the bolts with a hammer and punch.
5. Disconnect the strut from the steering knuckle. Take care not to damage the inner CV joint boot, and do not allow the knuckle to fall, as this will damage the brake hose.
6. Holding the top of the strut, unscrew the three nuts securing it to the suspension cap (arrows) and remove the strut from the wheel well.
Examination
1. Check the rack body for cracks and other visible damage.
2. Check the condition of the spring, the presence of cracks in the coating on the coils (leads to premature failure of the spring due to aging), hardening and damage to the insulating gasket of the spring.
3. If damage is found, disassemble the rack and replace the damaged parts.
Installation
1. Working together, position the stand so that the studs fit into the holes in the cap and tighten the nuts.
2. Insert the strut flange into the steering knuckle, insert the bolts and screw on the nuts. Tighten the nuts to the specified torque.
3. Attach the hose bracket to the stand. Connect the connector to the speed sensor.
4. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle.
5. Tighten the three upper strut mounting nuts.