Removal Procedure
Caution:This engine has aluminum cylinder heads. Do not remove thespark plugs from a hot engine, allow it to cool first. Removing thespark plugs from a hot engine may cause spark plug thread damage orcylinder head damage.
Remove the ignition coil(s). Refer toIgnition Coil Replacement.Note:Make sure that any water and/or debris is blown out of thespark plug holes prior to removing the spark plugs.
Remove the spark plugs using a 5/8-inch spark plugsocket.Installation ProcedureCaution:Refer toFastener Caution.
Caution:Do not coat spark plug threads with anti-seize compound. Ifanti-seize compound is used and spark plugs are over-torqued,damage to the cylinder head threads may result.
Install the spark plugs.Specification
The spark plug gap is 1.0-mm(0.040-in).Tighten
Tighten the plugs to 20-Y(15-lb-ft).Install the ignition coil(s). Refer toIgnition Coil Replacement.
Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement Strut Assembly
Special ToolsJ 42991 Strut Rod Nut SocketJ 45400 Strut Spring CompressorRemoval ProcedureInstall the strut assembly in the J 45400 strut spring compressor using the following procedure.Adjust the lower legs of the J 45400 strut spring compressor to the lowest possible coil of the spring.Adjust the u ...