How to Replace Strut Assembly 96-06 Hyundai Elantra
Difficulty: Advanced · About 60 min · Hyundai Elantra
Replace the strut assembly on a 1996-2006 Hyundai Elantra.
Tools you will need
- Floor jack
- Jack stands
- Ratchet
- 10mm socket
- 12mm socket
- 14mm socket
- 17mm socket
- 22mm socket
- Pry bar
- Torque wrench
- 1/2 inch breaker bar
- Penetrating oil
Parts and supplies
- Strut assembly
Steps
- Remove the wheel
Loosen the lug nuts, then raise and support the car and pull the wheel.
- Remove the old strut
Unbolt the 12mm brake line bracket, remove the ABS sensor's 10mm bolt, soak the lower 17mm bolts in penetrating oil and remove them with a breaker bar, then unbolt the top 14mm bolts and pull the strut down and out.
- Install the new strut
Seat the top mount and tighten its nut, insert the spindle into the lower end of the strut and raise the control arm until the bolt holes line up, bolt it in and torque the 14mm bolts to about 20-30 ft-lb and the lower 17mm nut to about 100 ft-lb, then secure the ABS sensor bracket and reconnect the brake line.
- Reinstall the wheel
Torque the lug nuts to about 100 ft-lb.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.