How to remove the front strut assembly?

Tiny
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Front strut assembly removal processes needed.
Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 AT 11:55 AM

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Tiny
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Hi,

If you are removing the strut assembly, you will need a universal puller. See the last pic below. If you don't have one, most parts stores will lend one to you.

The remaining pics are the directions/steps to remove and replace the strut assembly. Here is a link you may find helpful as well. It explains in general how it's done. The pics are more understandable. LOL

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-suspension-strut-and-spring

Let me know if this helps or if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 AT 7:44 PM
Tiny
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Torque specifications. Front strut assembly, control arms, tie rods and anything else you could think of that would involve bushings.
Thanks, Tony
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Thursday, September 1st, 2022 AT 10:45 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi,

If you look at pic 1 below, it shows the specs for the front suspension components. Note that it indicates shock to. And not strut.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe
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Thursday, September 1st, 2022 AT 10:45 AM (Merged)
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Hello again.

Here is the information you requested. I've attached the torque specifications for the front strut assembly, lower control arms, and the inner and outer tie rod ends you mentioned. Let us know if you need any further information or diagrams. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

Danny-
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Thursday, September 1st, 2022 AT 10:45 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Need info including torque specs to remove the strut and coil spring assembly on my vehicle which includes partial disassembly of the front control arms as well
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Tony
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Thursday, September 1st, 2022 AT 10:45 AM (Merged)
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Hi,

Take a look at the attachments below. They include the torque specifications for replacing the strut assembly.

Let me know if everything is there that you need. If there is something additional, let me know.

Take care,

Joe

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