Hyundai Santa Cruz: Front Suspension System / Front Strut Assembly

- Components

1. Strut assembly
2. Spring lower pad
3. Dust cover
4. Coil spring
5. Bumper rubber
6. Insulator assembly & sturt bearing
7. Lock nut
8. Insulator cap

• When lifting a vehicle using a lift, be careful not to damage the lower parts of the vehicle (floor under cover, fuel filter, fuel tank, canister).(Refer to General Information - "Lift and Support Points")

1.Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly.Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

2.Remove the front wheel and tire.(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel")

3.Remove the stabilizer link bar link from the front strut after loosening the mounting nut (A).

Tightening torque :98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)

• When loosening the nut, fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.

• Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.

4.Remove the brake hose bracket from the front strut after loosening the mounting bolt (A).

Tightening torque :8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)

5.Loosen the front strut upper mounting nuts (A).

Tightening torque :53.9 - 73.9 N.m (5.5 - 7.5 kgf.m, 39.8 - 54.2 lb-ft)

6.Remove the front strut assembly from the front axle after loosening the mounting bolts and nuts (A).

Tightening torque :235.2 - 254.8 N.m (24.0 - 26.0 kgf.m, 173.6 - 188.0 lb-ft)

• When compressing the coil spring, be cautious as there may be corrosion due to damage to the coil spring painting.In order to avoid such painting damage, compress by putting over the waste hose, etc. (Refer to the picture below.)

1.Remove the insulator cap (A).

2.Using the spring compressor, compress the coil spring (A).

3.Using SST (0K546-F6100), loosen the self locking nut.

4.Remove the insulator, spring pad, coil spring and dust cover from the strut assembly.