SECTION 2C

FRONT SUSPENSION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-1 Knuckle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-12
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-1 Hub and Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-16
Fastener Tightening Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-2 Control Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-18
Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-2 Strut Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-21
Special Tools Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-2 Crossmember Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-25
Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-3 Unit Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-27
Strut Dampener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-3 Ball Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-27
Ball Joint and Knuckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-4 Control Arm Bushings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-27
Excessive Friction Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-4 Front Strut Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-29
Component Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-6 Knuckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-33
Front Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-6 Crossmember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-33
Maintenance and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-8 General Description and System
On-Vehicle Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-8 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-36
Stabilizer Shaft and Insulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-8 Front Suspension (For Engine Family I) . . . . . 2C-36
Stabilizer Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C-10 Front Suspension (For Engine Family II) . . . . . 2C-36

SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Application Trim Height

Rocker Panel, Front to Ground 662 mm (260.6 in.)
Rocker Panel, Rear to Ground 640 mm (252.0 in.)
* CONDITION : Full Fuel in the Tank

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FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application NSm Lb-Ft Lb-In

Ball Joint Pinch Bolt Nut 60 44 -
Ball Joint-to-Control Arm Nuts 65 48 -
Control Arm-to-Crossmember Nuts/Bolts 110 81 -
Crossmember Link-to-Crossmember Bolt 114 84 -
Crossmember Link-to-Transaxle Bracket Nut 169 125 -
Crossmember Support Plate-to-Body Bolts -
Drive Axle-to-Hub Caulking Nut (First Torque) 150 111 -
Drive Axle-to-Hub Caulking Nut (Last Torque) 50+60_ 37+60_ -
Front Crossmember-to-Body Bolts 47 35 -
Piston Rod Nut 75 55 -
Rear Crossmember-to-Body Bolts 196 145 -
Stabilizer Link-to-Strut Assembly Nut 47 35 -
Stabilizer Shaft-to-Crossmember Clamp Bolts 22 16 -
Stabilizer Shaft-to-Stabilizer Link Nut 47 35 -
Steering Knuckle-to-Strut Assembly Nuts/Bolts 100 74 -
Strut Assembly-to-Body Nuts 30 22 -

SPECIAL TOOLS
SPECIAL TOOLS TABLE

500-20 J-37105-B-1
Hex Nut Support Bridge

A106C056 A106C052

J-36661-2 J-37105-B-3
Forcing Screw Hub Adapter

A106C053 A106C055

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KM-158 KM-507-B
Remover/Installer Ball Joint Remover

A106C029 A106C034

KM-329-A J-37105-B-2
Spring Compressor Bearing Adapter

A106C031 A106C054

DIAGNOSIS
STRUT DAMPENER
A strut dampener is basically a shock absorber. However, strut dampeners are easier to extend and retract by hand
than are shock absorbers.

Struts Seem Weak

Checks Action
Check the tire pressures. Adjust the tire pressures to the specifications on the
tire placard.
Check the load conditions under which the vehicle is Consult with the owner to confirm the owner’s
normally driven. understanding of normal load conditions.
Check the compression and rebound effectiveness of Quickly push down and then lift up on the corner of the
the strut dampener. bumper nearest the strut dampener being tested.
Compare the compression and rebound with those of
a similar vehicle that has an acceptable ride quality.
Replace the strut dampener, if needed.

Struts Are Noisy

Checks Action
Check the mountings for looseness or damage. Tighten the strut dampener mounting nuts. Replace
the strut dampener, if needed.
Check the compression and rebound effectiveness of Quickly push down and then lift up on the corner of the
the strut dampener. bumper nearest the strut dampener being tested.
Compare the compression and rebound with those of
a similar vehicle that has an acceptable ride quality.
Replace the strut dampener, if needed.

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Leaks
Checks Action
Check for a slight trace of fluid. The strut dampener is OK.
Check the integrity of the seal cover on the fully Replace the strut dampener.
extended strut.
Check for an excessive amount of fluid on the strut Replace the strut dampener.
dampener.

BALL JOINT AND KNUCKLE Another way to inspect the ball stud for wear is to check
the fastener torque at the pinch nut. A loose nut can indi-
Ball Joint Inspection cate a stressed stud or a hole in the knuckle boss.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle to allow the front sus- Worn or damaged ball joints and knuckles must be re-
pension to hang free. placed.
2. Grasp the tire at the top and the bottom.
3. Move the top of the tire in an in-and-out motion. EXCESSIVE FRICTION CHECK
4. Look for any horizontal movement of the knuckle rela- Use the following procedure to check for excessive fric-
tive to the control arm. tion in the front suspension:
5. Ball joints must be replaced under the following con- 1. Enlist the help of another technician to lift up on the
ditions: front bumper, raising the vehicle as high as possible.
D The joint is loose. 2. Slowly release the bumper, allowing the vehicle to as-
D The ball seal is cut. sume its normal trim height. See “General Specifica-
D The ball stud is disconnected from the knuckle. tions” in this section.
3. Measure the distance from the street level to the cen-
D The ball stud is loose at the knuckle.
ter of the bumper.
D The ball stud can be twisted in its socket with finger
4. Push down on the bumper, release slowly, and allow
pressure.
the vehicle to assume its normal trim height.
Ball Stud Inspection 5. Measure the distance from the street level to the cen-
Make sure to check the tightness of the ball stud in the ter of the bumper.
knuckle boss during each inspection of the ball joint. 6. The difference between the two measurements
One way to inspect the ball stud for wear is to shake the should be less than 12.7 mm (0.5 inch). If the differ-
wheel and feel for movement of the stud end at the ence exceeds this limit, inspect the control arms, the
knuckle boss. struts, and the ball joints for damage or wear.

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BLANK

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COMPONENT LOCATOR
FRONT SUSPENSION

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1 Strut Mount Cap 19 Front Hub

2 Piston Rod Nut 20 Control Arm
3 Strut Assembly-to-Body Nut 21 Control Arm Front Mounting Bolt
4 Strut Mount 22 Control Arm Front Damping Bushing
5 Strut Mount Bearing 23 Rear Crossmember-to-Body Bolt
6 Upper Spring Seat 24 Split Sleeve
7 Front Spring Locator 25 Control Arm Rear Damping Bushing
8 Upper Spring Ring Insulator 26 Front Suspension Crossmember
9 Hollow Bumper 27 Stabilizer Shaft Insulator
10 Front Spring 28 Stabilizer Shaft
11 Lower Spring Ring Insulator 29 Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp
12 Strut Dampener 30 Stabilizer Shaft-to-Crossmember Clamp Bolt
13 Steering Knuckle-to-Strut Assembly Bolt 31 Stabilizer Shaft-to-Stabilizer Link Nut
14 Steering Knuckle 32 Stabilizer Link
15 Brake Shield 33 Stabilizer Link-to-Strut Assembly Nut
16 Inner Snap Ring 34 Control Arm-to-Crossmember Nut
17 Front Hub Bearing 35 Steering Knuckle-to-Strut Assembly Nut
18 Outer Snap Ring

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MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
STABILIZER SHAFT AND
INSULATORS
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle, allowing the
control arms to hang free.
2. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Section 2E, Tires
and Wheels.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft-to-crossmember clamp
bolt.
B106C002

4. Remove the stabilizer shaft-to-stabilizer link nut.

B106C004

5. Remove the stabilizer shaft, the stabilizer shaft insu-

lator clamp, and the insulators from the vehicle.

B106C003

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Installation Procedure
1. Install the stabilizer shaft.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps, the stabi-
lizer shaft clamp bolt, and the insulators. Do not tight-
en the bolt.

B106C003

3. Install the stabilizer link onto the stabilizer shaft and

connect them with the stabilizer shaft-to-stabilizer link
nut.
Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft-to-stabilizer link nut to
47 NSm (35 lb-ft).

B106C004

Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft-to-crossmember clamp
bolt to 22 NSm (16 lb-ft).
4. Install the front wheels. Refer to Section 2E, Tires
and Wheels.

B106C002

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STABILIZER LINK
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the stabilizer shaft-to-stabilizer link nut.

B106C004

2. Remove the stabilizer link-to-strut assembly nut.

B106C017

3. Remove the stabilizer link.

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Installation Procedure
1. Install the stabilizer link.

B106C028

2. Install the stabilizer link-to-strut assembly nut.

Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer link-to-strut assembly nut to
47 NSm (35 lb-ft).

B106C017

3. Install the stabilizer shaft-to-stabilizer link nut.

Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft-to-stabilizer link nut to
47 NSm (35 lb-ft).

B106C004

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KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Tools Required
KM-507-B Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
3. Remove the caulking nut from the axle shaft.

B106C005

4. Remove the brake caliper from the rotor. Support the

caliper so it does not hang from the hydraulic brake
hose. Refer to Section 4D, Front Disc Brakes.
5. Remove the brake line from the knuckle.
6. Remove the outer tie rod from the knuckle assembly.
Refer to Section 6C, Power Steering Gear.
7. On vehicles equipped with the antilock braking sys-
tem (ABS), disconnect the ABS speed sensor electri-
cal connection from the knuckle.

B106C006

8. Remove the ball joint pinch bolt and the nut.

B106C007

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9. Separate the knuckle from the ball joint using the
ball joint remover KM-507-B.

B106C008

10. Remove the nuts from the bolts that connect the
knuckle assembly to the strut assembly.

B106C009

Notice: Do not over extend the axle joints. When either

end of the shaft is disconnected, overextension of the
joint can result in separation of internal components and
possible joint failure. Use drive axle joint seal protectors
whenever performing service on or near the drive axles.
Failure to do so can cause internal joint or seal damage
and result in possible joint failure.
11. Separate the drive axle shaft from the wheel hub.

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12. Support the drive axle.
13. Remove the bolts that connect the knuckle assem-
bly to the strut assembly.
14. Remove the knuckle assembly from the vehicle.

B106C011

Installation Procedure
1. Install the knuckle assembly onto the vehicle.

B106C011

2. Install the steering knuckle-to-strut assembly nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the steering knuckle-to-strut assembly nuts
to 100 NSm (74 lb-ft).

B106C009

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3. Connect the drive axle to the front wheel hub.

B106C010

4. Connect the ball joint to the knuckle assembly.

5. Install the ball joint pinch bolt and the nut.
Tighten
Tighten the ball joint pinch bolt nut to 60 NSm (44 lb-
ft).

B106C007

6. Connect the ABS speed sensor electrical connection.

B106C006

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7. Connect the outer tie rod to the knuckle assembly.
Refer to Section 6C, Power Steering Gear.
8. Install the brake caliper onto the rotor. Refer to Sec-
tion 4D, Front Disc Brakes.
9. Install the caulking nut onto the axle shaft.
Tighten
Tighten the drive axle-to-hub caulking nut to 150 NSm
(111 lb-ft). Loosen the nut, then retighten it to 50 NSm
(37 lb-ft) plus 60 degrees.
10. Install the wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
11. Lower the vehicle.

B106C005

HUB AND BEARING

Tools Required
500-20 Hex Nut
J-36661-2 Forcing Screw
J-37105-B-1 Support Bridge
J-37105-B-2 Bearing Adapter
J-377105-B-3 Hub Adapter
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the drive axle from the front wheel hub. Re-
fer to “Knuckle Assembly” in this section.
2. Remove the inner snap ring.

A106C047

3. Remove the wheel hub with the support bridge

J-37105-B-1, the hub adapter J-377105-B-3, the hex
nut 500-20, and the forcing screw J-36661-2.

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4. Remove the brake shield. Refer to Section 4D, Front
Disc Brakes.
5. Remove the outer snap ring.

A106C058

6. Remove the wheel bearing with the support bridge

J-37105-B-1, the bearing adapter J-37105-B-2, the
hex nut 500-20, and the forcing screw J-36661-2.
7. Clean the bore of the knuckle.

A106C024

Installation Procedure
1. Install the outer snap ring and push the wheel bearing
into place with the support bridge J-37105-B-1, the
bearing adapter J-37105-B-2, the hex nut 500-20,
and the forcing screw J-36661-2.

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2. Install the brake shield. Refer to Section 4D, Front
Disc Brakes.
3. Install the inner snap ring.
4. Push the wheel hub into place with the hub adapter
J-37105-B-3, the bearing adapter J-37105-B-2, the
hex nut 500-20, and the forcing screw J-36661-2.
5. Install the drive axle into the front wheel hub. Refer to
“Knuckle/Strut Assembly” in this section.

B206C045

CONTROL ARM
Tools Required
KM-507-B Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Let the control
arms hang free.
2. Remove the wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
3. Remove the pinch bolt and the nut from the ball joint.

B106C007

4. Disconnect the ball joint from the knuckle assembly

using the ball joint remover KM-507-B.

B106C008

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5. Remove the control arm-to-crossmember nut and the
bolt.

B106C012

6. Remove the rear crossmember-to-body bolt.

7. Remove the control arm from the vehicle.

B106C013

Installation Procedure
1. Install the control arm.
2. Install the rear crossmember-to-body bolt. Do not
tighten the bolt.

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3. Install the control arm-to-crossmember bolt and the
nut.
Tighten
Tighten the control arm-to-crossmember nut to
110 NSm (81 lb-ft).

B106C012

4. Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.

5. Install the ball joint pinch bolt and the nut.
Tighten
Tighten the ball joint pinch bolt nut to 60 NSm (44 lb-
ft).

B106C007

Tighten
Tighten the rear crossmember-to-body bolt to
196 NSm (145 lb-ft).
6. Install the wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
7. Lower the vehicle.

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STRUT ASSEMBLY
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the nuts that secure the strut assembly to
the body of the vehicle.

B106C014

2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.

3. Remove the wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
4. On vehicles equipped with an antilock braking system
(ABS), disconnect the ABS sensor line from the strut
assembly.

B106C015

5. Remove the brake line from the securing bracket on

the strut assembly.

B106C016

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6. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link by removing the
stabilizer link-to-strut assembly nut.

B106C017

7. Disconnect the steering knuckle by removing the

steering knuckle-to-strut assembly nuts and the bolts.

B106C032

8. Remove the strut assembly.

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Installation Procedure
1. Install the strut assembly.

B106C018

2. Connect the strut assembly to the steering knuckle by

installing the steering knuckle-to-strut assembly nuts
and the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the steering knuckle-to-strut assembly nuts
and the bolts to 100 NSm (74 lb-ft).

B106C009

3. Connect the stabilizer shaft link to the strut assembly

by attaching the stabilizer link-to-strut assembly nut.
Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer link-to-strut assembly nut to
47 NSm (35 lb-ft).

B106C017

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4. Install the brake line to the securing bracket on the
strut assembly.

B106C016

5. On vehicles equipped with the ABS, connect the ABS

sensor line to the strut assembly.

B106C015

6. Install the wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and

Wheels.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the nuts securing the strut assembly to the
body of the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the strut assembly-to-body nuts to 30 NSm
(22 lb-ft).

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CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheels. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
3. Remove the exhaust pipe forward of the catalytic
converter. Refer to Section 1G, Engine Exhaust.
4. Disconnect the tie rod from the knuckle assembly.
Refer to Section 6C, Power Steering Gear.
5. Disconnect the ball joint from the knuckle assembly.
Refer to “Knuckle Assembly” in this section.
6. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the strut assem-
bly. Refer to “Stabilizer Link” in this section.
7. Remove the crossmember link-to-transaxle bracket
nut.
B106C029

8. Remove the rear crossmember-to-body bolts.

9. Remove the crossmember support plate-to-body
bolts.
10. Remove the crossmember support plates.

B106C030

C a u tio n : Tw o te c h n ic ia n s m u st h o ld th e fro n t
c ro s s m e m b e r a s s e m b ly d u rin g re m o v a l o f th e fro n t

a tta c h m e n t b o lts . F a ilu re to s u p p o rt th e fro n t c ro s s Ć

m e m b e r p ro p e rly c a n re s u lt in p e rs o n a l in ju ry .

11. Remove the front crossmember-to-body bolts.

12. Remove the crossmember assembly from the ve-
hicle.

B106C031

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Installation Procedure
1. Install the crossmember assembly.
2. Install the crossmember support plates.
3. Install the rear crossmember-to-body bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the rear crossmember-to-body bolts to
196 NSm (145 lb-ft).
Tighten
Tighten the crossmember support plate-to-body bolts
to NSm ( lb-ft).

B106C030

4. Install the front crossmember-to-body bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the front crossmember-to-body bolts to
47 NSm (35 lb-ft).

B106C031

5. Install the crossmember link-to-transaxle bracket

nut.
Tighten
Tighten the crossmember link-to-transaxle bracket
nut to 169 NSm (125 lb-ft).
6. Connect the stabilizer link to the strut assembly. Re-
fer to “Stabilizer Link” in this section.
7. Connect the ball joint to the knuckle assembly. Refer
to “Knuckle Assembly” in this section.
8. Connect the tie rod from the knuckle assembly. Re-
fer to Section 6C, Power Steering Gear.
9. Install the exhaust pipe into the vehicle. Refer to
Section 1G, Engine Exhaust.
10. Install the wheels. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
11. Lower the vehicle.
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UNIT REPAIR
BALL JOINT
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the control arm. Refer to “Control Arm” in
this section.
2. Drill off the heads of the three rivets with a 12 mm
(0.47 inch) drill bit.
3. Punch out the rivets with a drift.

B306C007

Assembly Procedure
1. Connect the ball joint to the control arm by inserting
three ball joint bolts from below the control arm.
Tighten
Tighten the ball joint-to-control arm nuts to 65 NSm
(48 lb-ft).
2. Install the control arm. Refer to “Control Arm” in this
section.

B306C008

CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS

Tools Required
KM-158 Remover/Installer
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the control arm. Refer to “Control Arm” in
this section.
2. Remove the split sleeves from the rear control arm
bushing.

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3. Press off the control arm rear damping bushing using
a press and the remover/installer KM-158.

B106C020

4. Press out the control arm front damping bushing us-

ing a press and the remover/installer KM-158.

B106C021

Assembly Procedure
1. Press the control arm rear damping bushing into the
control arm using a press and the remover/installer
KM-158.

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2. Press the control arm front damping bushing into the
control arm using a press and the remover/installer
KM-158.

B106C023

3. Install the split sleeves into the rear control arm bush-
ing.
4. Install the control arm. Refer to “Control Arm” in this
section.

B106C019

FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY

Tools Required
KM-329-A Spring Compressor
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the strut assembly. Refer to “Strut Assem-
bly” in this section.
2. Fasten the strut assembly to the spring compressor
KM-329-A. Make sure the hooks are seated on the
strut spring properly.

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3. Compress the front spring with the spring compressor
KM-329-A.
4. Remove the dust cover from the bearing assembly.

B106C025

5. Use an open end wrench to hold the threaded piston

rod while removing the piston rod nut and the washer
with a commercially available double ring spanner,
sharply offset.

B106C033

Important: Record the position of the front spring loca-

tor relative to the strut assembly-to-knuckle bracket.
Place the front spring locator back in the same position
during assembly.
6. Remove the upper strut mount, the mount bearing,
the upper spring seat, the front spring locator, the up-
per ring insulator, and the hollow bumper.

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7. Release the spring.
8. Remove the spring and the lower ring insulator.

B106C027

Assembly Procedure
1. Install the lower ring insulator and the spring.
2. Compress the spring using the spring compressor
KM-329-A.

B106C027

3. Install the hollow bumper, the upper ring insulator, the

front spring locator, the upper spring seat, the upper
strut mount, and the mount bearing. Be sure the up-
per spring seat is clipped to the front spring locator.

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4. Install the piston rod nut.
Tighten
Tighten the piston rod nut to 75 NSm (55 lb-ft).

B106C033

5. Remove the dust cover from the bearing assembly.

6. Release the spring compressor KM-329-A.
7. Remove the strut assembly from the spring compres-
sor KM-329-A.
8. Install the strut assembly onto the vehicle. Refer to
“Strut Assembly” in this section.

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KNUCKLE
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the knuckle assembly from the vehicle. Re-
fer to “Knuckle Assembly” in this section.
2. Remove the rotor. Refer to Section 4D, Front Disc
Brakes.
3. Remove the hub and bearing assembly. Refer to
“Hub and Bearing” in this section.
4. Remove the brake splash shield. Refer to Section 4D,
Front Disc Brakes.
Assembly Procedure
1. Install the brake splash shield. Refer to Section 4D,
Front Disc Brakes.
2. Install the hub and bearing assembly. Refer to “Hub
and Bearing” in this section.
3. Install the rotor. Refer to Section 4D, Front Disc
Brakes.
4. Install the knuckle assembly onto the vehicle. Refer
to “Knuckle Assembly” in this section.

CROSSMEMBER
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the crossmember assembly from the ve-
hicle. Refer to “Crossmember Assembly” in this sec-
tion.
2. Remove the stabilizer clamp bolts. Remove the stabi-
lizer clamps, the stabilizer bar, and the insulators.

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3. Remove the control arm front nuts and the bolts.

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4. Remove the split sleeves from the control arm rear

connections.
5. Remove the control arms.

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6. Remove the crossmember link-to-crossmember bolt.

7. Remove the crossmember link.

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Assembly Procedure
1. Install the crossmember link.
2. Install the crossmember link-to-crossmember bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the crossmember link-to-crossmember bolt
to 114 NSm (84 lb-ft).

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3. Install the control arms.

4. Install the split sleeves into the control arm rear con-
nections.
5. Install the control arm-to-crossmember nuts and the
bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the control arm-to-crossmember nuts and the
bolts to 110 NSm (81 lb-ft).

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6. Install the stabilizer clamps, the stabilizer bar, and the

insulators.
7. Install the stabilizer shaft-to-crossmember clamp
bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft-to-crossmember clamp
bolts to 22 NSm (16 lb-ft).
8. Install the crossmember assembly from the vehicle.
Refer to “Crossmember Assembly” in this section.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION FRONT SUSPENSION (FOR ENGINE

AND SYSTEM OPERATION FAMILY II)
The front suspension for this vehicle is a combination of
a strut assembly and a knuckle assembly. The strut as-
FRONT SUSPENSION (FOR ENGINE sembly combines a strut dampener and spring mounted
FAMILY I) to the body of the vehicle. The upper end of the strut is
The front suspension for this vehicle is a combination of isolated by a rubber mount and contains a bearing to al-
a strut assembly and a knuckle assembly. The strut as- low the strut to turn. The knuckle is attached to the strut
sembly combines a strut dampener and spring mounted assembly and pivots on a ball joint bolted to the control
to the body of the vehicle. The upper end of the strut is arm. The control arms pivot from the body using rubber
isolated by a rubber mount and contains a bearing to al- bushings.
low the strut to turn. The knuckle is attached to the strut The ball joint is fastened to the steering knuckle with a
assembly and pivots on a ball joint bolted to the control pinch bolt and nut, and to the lower control arm with riv-
arm. The control arms pivot from the body using rubber ets. The stabilizer bar interconnects both strut assem-
bushings. blies of the vehicle through the stabilizer link and is
The ball joint is fastened to the steering knuckle with a attached to the front suspension crossmember. Jounce
pinch bolt and nut, and to the lower control arm with riv- and rebound movements affecting one wheel are partial-
ets. The stabilizer bar interconnects both strut assem- ly transmitted to the opposite wheel of the vehicle to sta-
blies of the vehicle through the stabilizer link and is bilize body roll.
attached to the front suspension crossmember. Jounce When servicing the control arm-to-body attachment and
and rebound movements affecting one wheel are partial- the stabilizer shaft-to-body insulators, make sure the at-
ly transmitted to the opposite wheel of the vehicle to sta- taching bolts are loose until the control arms are moved
bilize body roll. to the trim height, which is curb height. Trim height is the
When servicing the control arm-to-body attachment and normal position to which the control arms move when
the stabilizer shaft-to-body insulators, make sure the at- the vehicle is sitting on the ground. Refer to “General
taching bolts are loose until the control arms are moved Specifications” in this section.
to the trim height, which is curb height. Trim height is the The springs in the front suspension of engine family II
normal position to which the control arms move when are stronger and the strut dampeners heavier than are
the vehicle is sitting on the ground. Refer to “General the springs and strut dampeners found in the front sus-
Specifications” in this section. pension of engine family I.

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