Removal/Installation

Fig. 11 Strut Assembly Mounting:

Fig. 12 Installing Strut Assembly:

1. Raise hood and remove strut protective cap and three strut to body attaching nuts Fig. 11.
2. Raise and support vehicle, allowing suspension to hang freely.
3. Remove wheel and tire, then install drive axle protective cover, tool No. J-28712 or equivalent.
4. Using steering linkage puller tool No. J-24319 or equivalent, disconnect tie rod from strut assembly.
5. Remove strut to steering knuckle attaching bolts, then remove strut from vehicle.
6. Reverse procedure to install. Position flats of strut mounting bolts as shown in Fig. 12. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specifications.