Removal
1. Loosen the wheel nuts. Jack up the front of the car and place it on supports. Remove the front wheels.
2. Release the flexible brake hose from the bracket on the suspension strut.
3. Loosen the two nuts and, using a hammer and punch, knock out the two bolts securing the strut to the steering knuckle.
4. Separate the strut from the steering knuckle assembly - try not to allow the inner CV joint of the drive shaft to be pulled out excessively, to avoid damage to the brake hose, do not allow the knuckle to fall out excessively.
5. Holding the rack, loosen the three upper nuts securing it to the support lug of the wheel arch mudguard.
Note: While loosening the last nut, hold the strut with your free hand. Remove the strut assembly through the wheel well.
Examination
1. Carefully inspect the outside of the strut housing for signs of hydraulic fluid leaks, cracks, dents, and other mechanical defects that require appropriate repair or replacement of the assembly.
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2. Check the coils of the rack spring for chips, cracks and other damage to the protective coating that could lead to rod corrosion. Assess the condition of the rubber cushion of the spring seat.
3. If necessary, disassemble the rack (see section Replacing the shock absorber/coil spring of the strut assembly).
Installation
1. Insert the rack assembly through the wheel arch into its regular place. Carefully insert the mounting studs into the holes of the upper support. Immediately screw the nuts onto the studs, tightening them only by hand for now.
Note: Due to the significant weight of the shock absorber assembly, it is wise to enlist the help of an assistant.
2. Insert the steering knuckle into the strut flange and insert the two mounting bolts into their sockets. Screw on new nuts and tighten them to the required torque.
3. Secure the brake hose to the bracket on the stand and snap the retainer into place.
4. Install the wheels, lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the wheel nuts to the required torque (see Chapter Settings and ongoing maintenance).
5. Tighten the upper rack assembly mounting nuts to the required torque.