| TIBURON(GK) >2007 > G 2.0 DOHC > Suspension System > Front Suspension System > Front Strut Assembly>Repair procedures |

REMOVAL
1. | Remove the front wheel.
2. | Detach the brake hose bracket from the strut assembly.
Do not apply excessive force to the components.
3. | Remove the stabilizer link.
4. | Remove the strut upper mounting bolts(3).
5. | Remove the strut assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. | When installing the front strut, be sure to clear the conneting surface.
2. | Install the strut assembly so the identification label on the strut insulator faces toward the inside of vehicle.
3. | Tighten the components below to the specified torque as follows.
Items | Torque Nm (kgf•cm, lbf•ft)
Front strut upper mounting nut | 45~60 (450~600, 33~44)
Front strut to knuckle | 140~160 (1400~1600, 104~118)
Stabilizer link nut | 35~45 (350~450, 26~33)
4. | Install the brake hose and front wheel speed sensor wire on the front strut assembly.
DISASSEMBLY
1. | Using the special tools (09546-26000 or J38402), compress the coil spring until there is only a little tension on the strut.
Do not use an impact gun.
2. | Remove the nut at the top end of shock absorber.
3. | Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring, dust cover from the strut assembly.
INSPECTION
1. | Check the strut insulator bearing for wear or damage.
2. | Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
3. | Check the coil spring for sagging and weakness.
4. | Check the shock absorber for abnormal resistance or unusual sound.
DISPOSAL
1. | Fully extend the shock absorber rod.
2. | Drill a hole on the A section to remove gas from the cylinder.
The gas coming out is harmless, but be careful of chips that may fly when drilling. Be sure to wear face shield and safety goggles.
REASSEMBLY
1. | Install lower spring pad so that the protrusions fit in the holes of the spring lower seat.
2. | Install the dust cover on the shock absorber.
3. | Using the special tools (09546-26000 or J38402), compress the coil spring. After the spring is fully compressed, install it on the shock absorber.
Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
4. | After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
Align the D-shaped hole in the spring seat upper assembly with the protrusion on the piston rod.
5. | After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring in the upper and lower spring seat grooves correctly, tighten the newself-locking nut temporarily.
6. | Remove the special tool (09546-26000 or J38402).
7. | Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque 50~70 Nm (500~700 kgf•cm, 37~51 lbf•ft)