| Removal |
| 1. | Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
| 2. | Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
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| 3. | Loosen the brake hose mounting bolt and then remove the brake hose bracket.
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| 4. | Loosen the mounting holt and then remove the brake hose from the strut assembly.
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| 5. | Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.
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| 6. | Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover") |
| 7. | Loosen the upper strut mounting nut (A).
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| 8. | Remove the front strut assembly (A) from the front axle (B) by loosening the bolts & nuts.
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| 9. | Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| Disassembly |
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| 1. | Using spring comperssor, compress the coil spring (A)
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| 2. | Using the special tool (09546-3X100), remove the self locking nut.
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| 3. | Remove the insulator, strut bearing, coil spring and dust cover from the strut assembly.
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| Inspection |
| 1. | Check the strut bearing for wear and damage. |
| 2. | Check the spring upper and lower pad for damage and deterioration. |
| 3. | Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
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| Disposal |
| 1. | Fully extend the piston rod. |
| 2. | Drill a hole on the (A) section to remove gas from the cylinder.
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| Reassembly |
| 1. | Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| 2. | Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
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| 3. | Using the special tool (09546-3X100), install the self locking nut.
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Components1. Strut assembly2. Lock nut3. Insulator 4. Strut bearing & Spring upper pad5. Bumper rubber6. Dust cover7. Coli spring8. Spring lower pad
Removal1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.2.Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
General Safety Information and CautionBe careful of the following precautions when driving the vehicle using the smart cruise control system. • The smart cruise control system may have limits in detecting distance to the vehicle ahead due to road and traffic conditions.
Inspection1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.2.Remove the crash pad lower panel.(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")3.Remove the lower crash pad switch assembly (A) after disengaging the mounting clip.4.Remove the rheostat switch connector (A).