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Fig. 4 Loosening Strut Assembly Shaft Nut

Fig. 5 Mount Assembly

(a)Severe deterioration of rubber isolator; retainers for cracks and distortion and bond failure of retainers and rubber isolators.

(b)Bearings for binding.

(c)Shock Absorber for flat spots over full stroke also see, Shock Absorbers, (strut damper).

ASSEMBLE (STRUT DAMPER)

(1)Mount the strut assembly in a vertical position.

(2)Place the compressed spring onto the strut assembly, so the end of the coil is seated in the seat recess in lower spring mount (Fig. 6).

(3)Install the dust shield, isolator (if so equipped) jounce bumper, spacer (as required), and spring seat onto the top of the strut shaft (Fig. 5).

(4)Position top spring seat alignment tab correctly with respect to bottom bracket (Fig. 6).

(5)Install the rebound retainer and shaft nut (Fig.

5).

SUSPENSION/DRIVESHAFTS 2 - 9

Fig. 6 Spring Seat Alignment Notch Position to Bracket

(6) Tighten the strut shaft nut using, Strut Rod Socket And Holder, Special Tool L-4558. Torque strut shaft nut to 75 NIm (55 ft. lbs.) plus 1/4 turn (Fig. 7).

WARNING: THIS STEP MUST BE DONE BEFORE SPRING COMPRESSOR, SPECIAL TOOL C-4838 IS RELEASED FROM THE COIL SPRING.

Fig. 7 Tighten Strut Rod Nut with Tool

(7)Verify coil spring is aligned correctly with respect to bottom bracket (Fig. 6).

(8)Release Spring Compressor Tool C-4838.

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS

Springs are rated separately for each side of vehicle depending on optional equipment and type of service. During service procedures where both springs are removed, mark springs (Chalk, Tape, etc.) (Fig. 8) to ensure installation in original position. If the coils springs require replacement. Be sure that the springs needing replacement, are replaced with springs meeting the correct load rating for the vehicle and its specific options.

During service procedures requiring the removal or installation of a coil spring with Spring