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6. Loosely install the strut shaft nut.
CAUTION
!
Do not allow the absorber rod to rotate
during disassembly/reassembly. Use hand
tools to keep the absorber rod from rotating.
If air tools are used, and the rod is allowed to
rotate, damage to the absorber may occur.
CAUTION
!
Refer to "Fastener Notice: " in Cautions and
Notices.
7. Hold the strut shaft and use the J 42991 or
equivalent hand tools to tighten the shaft while
verifying that the upper spring seat flats align with
the top mount.
Tightening torque
Tighten the strut shaft to 55 N⋅m (41 lb ft).
8. Release the tension on the J 45400.
9. Remove the strut assembly from the J 45400.
Steering Knuckle Replacement
Special tool
J-42188-B Ball Joint Separator
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to "Lifting and
Jacking the Vehicle: ".
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to "Tire and Wheel
Removal and Installation: ".
3. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to
"Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement".
NOTE
Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to
rotate while removing the link nut.
4. Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link from
the strut assembly.
5. Loosen the steering knuckle to strut bolts and nuts.
6. Remove and discard the lower ball joint cotter pin.
Front Suspension:
2B-23
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