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1. Remove or disconnect the following:
Rear wheels from the vehicle and support the rear axle with a jack
Strut lower mounting through-bolts
Note: Be sure to note the position the strut upper plate to the vehicle for reinstallation purposes.
2 nuts from the top of the strut
Strut as an assembly
Note: Do not remove the center locknut from the strut assembly until the strut is safely compressed.
2. Compress the strut coil spring with a spring compressor.
Strut assembly center locknut
Note: Before removing the strut from the coil spring, note the positioning of the strut in relationship to the coil spring for reassembly.
Strut leaving the coil spring compressed
Note: Mark the coil spring position to the strut assembly for reinstallation purposes.
3. To remove the spring from the strut assembly, perform the following steps:
Compress the coil spring with the proper compressor tool.
Remove the center retaining nut holding strut mounting insulator.
Slowly decompress the coil spring.
Remove the strut mounting insulator.
Remove coil spring.
To install:
1. Install or connect the following:
Coil spring onto the strut assembly. Be sure to align the matchmarks made during the removal procedure.
Strut mounting insulator and compress the coil spring assembly
Note: It will be necessary to use a new locknut for the center retaining nut of the coil spring.
Center retaining nut and torque to 43-58 ft. lbs. (59-78 Nm). Be sure the spring is seated properly on the strut and in the mounting insulator.
2. Slowly remove the spring compressor tool.
Strut assembly and torque the upper nuts to 31-40 ft. lbs. (42-54 Nm)
Lower strut through-bolt and torque to 123-137 ft. lbs. (167-186 Nm)
Note: Be sure to hold the through-bolt and tighten the nuts.
3. Install the wheels, lower the vehicle and perform a front end alignment.
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