Strut

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1997–98 MPV

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Front wheel
   • Brake hose clip
   • Steering knuckle bolts
   • Upper strut mount nuts
   • Strut assembly

   To install:

3. Install or connect the following:
   • Strut assembly. Tighten the upper strut mount nuts to 34–46 ft. lbs. (47–62 Nm) and the steering knuckle bolts to 69–86 ft. lbs. (94–116 Nm).
   • Brake hose clip
   • Front wheel
4. Check the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary.

2000–01 MPV

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Front wheel
   • Brake hose clip
   • Stabilizer bar link
   • Steering knuckle bolts
   • Upper strut mount nuts
   • Strut assembly

   To install:

3. Install or connect the following:
   • Strut assembly. Tighten the upper strut mount nuts to 34–46 ft. lbs. (47–62 Nm) and the steering knuckle bolts to 76–90 ft. lbs. (103–122 Nm).
   • Stabilizer bar link. Tighten the nut to 32–44 ft. lbs. (44–60 Nm).
   • Brake hose clip
   • Front wheel
4. Check the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary.