Removal & Disassembly
- Raise and support vehicle, allowing front suspension to hang free. Remove wheels. Remove brake line "E" clip and brake line from bracket. See Fig 1
. Disconnect ABS wheel speed sensor connector (if equipped) and remove ABS wiring harness retainer from lower strut bracket. See Fig 2
. Remove strut-to-steering knuckle nuts and bolts. See Fig 3
. While holding strut by hand, remove strut upper mounting nuts. See Fig 4
. Remove strut.
- Using a spring compressor, compress strut spring until strut rod nut extends about .5" (13 mm) above stopper. DO NOT bottom out spring. Remove strut rod nut. See Fig 5
. Disassemble strut assembly, noting position of assembled parts for reassembly. See Fig 6
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Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.