Suspension System: Front: Strut: Removal

1. On the drivers side remove the floor covering off to the side.
2. On the passengers side take off the cover for the tools.
3. Remove the cover for the upper strut mounting. See Fig 1.
4. Remove the nut on the upper strut mounting. See Fig 1.
5. Raise and support the vehicle.
6. Remove the front wheels.
7. Raise the lower control arm approximately 10 mm with a jack to remove the tension from the strut.
8. Remove the strut from the steering knuckle. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Strut

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - COVER

2 - NUT

3 - RUBBER MOUNT

4 - STRUT

5 - STRUT BOLT

6 - LOCKING BOLT