NOTE :
Each component is serviced by removing the strut assembly from the vehicle and disassembling it. Coil springs are
rated separately for each corner or side of the vehicle depending on optional equipment and type of vehicle service.
If a coil spring requires replacement, be sure that it is replaced with a spring meeting the correct load rating for the
vehicle and its specific options.
Removal & Installation
CAUTION:
At no time when servicing a vehicle can a sheet metal screw, bolt or other metal fastener be
installed into the strut tower to take the place of an original plastic clip. Also, do not drill holes into
the front strut tower for the installation of any metal fasteners into the strut tower area indicated.
1. Remove the front strut assembly (See Front Strut Removal & Installation in Section 10 Suspension).
WARNING!
Do not remove the strut rod nut before the coil spring is properly compressed. The coil spring is held under
pressure. The coil spring must be compressed, removing spring tension from the upper mount and bearing,
before the strut rod nut is removed.
2. Position the strut assembly in the strut coil spring
compressor following the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions and set the lower and upper hooks of the
compressor on the coil spring.
3. Compress the coil spring until all coil spring tension
is removed from the upper mount and bearing.
4. Once the spring is sufficiently compressed, install the strut nut wrench on the strut rod nut.
5. Install a deep socket on the end of the strut rod.
6. While holding the strut rod, remove the nut using
the strut nut wrench.
(Tighten: Strut rod nut to 110 ± 10 N·m)
7. Remove the lower spring isolator from the strut seat.
8. Remove the dust shield and jounce bumper.
9. Remove the upper mounting bracket.
10. Remove the upper spring seat and isolator.
11. Release the tension from the coil spring by backing off the compressor drive completely. Release the compressor
hooks and remove the coil spring.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.
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