MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut |
To remove |
1. |
Raise the car. If a jack is used, the car must be supported on safety stands.
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2. |
Remove the wheel.
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3. |
Remove the nut from the anti-roll bar link.
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4. |
Remove the steering swivel member from the MacPherson strut. Hold the bolt in place and remove the nut. Tap out the bolt. Use a new bolt when fitting.
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5. |
Withdraw the steering swivel member from the suspension strut.
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6. |
Remove the MacPherson strut's three retaining bolts at the top attachment point.
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7. |
Remove the MacPherson strut.
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To fit |
3. |
Tighten the nut securing the anti-roll bar link.
Tightening torque 84 Nm (62 lbf ft) Tightening torque, nut with steel lock: 95 Nm (66 lbf ft) |
4. |
Fit the wheel. See
Wheels
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Tightening torque: 110 Nm (81 lbf ft). Lower the car to the floor. |