Disassembly/Assembly
DISASSEMBLYSuspension Tool Kit No. 1052.99 is supplied with various adapter plates for different models. Eagle Premier models use adapter plates stamped R-21.
Fig 1 Spring Removal Tool Lower Plate:
1. Place lower plate from spring removal tool into a vise.
Fig. 2 Installing Lower Adapter Plates:
2. Place lower adapter plates (G) into lower plate.
3. Place smaller adapter plates (F) around lower part of strut assembly and properly seat into lower plate that is secured in the vise.
Fig. 3 Installing Top Adapter Plate:
4. Install top adapter plate (H), onto strut assembly and rotate strut to align with holes on plate. Install three 5/16 inch by 1.5 inch bolts (L & K) in length through top plate and tighten to cushion (Q).
5. Threading rods into mounts, slowly compress coil spring to approximately 13/32 inch.
6. Relieve spring tension evenly by loosening threaded bolts and remove spring.
Fig. 5 Exploded View Of Spring Strut Assembly:
ASSEMBLY
1. Install dust boot over strut body.
2. Inspect rubber isolator tubes for any wear and replace if necessary.
3. Rotate spring on strut assembly so it bottoms into stop. Spring should be separated by isolator tubes.
4. Place spring retainer on top of spring so it bottoms on end of spring.
5. Install pivot bearing on top of spring retainer.
6. Place strut cushion on top of pivot bearing.
7. Place lower adapter plates (G) into lower plate.
8. Place smaller adapter plates (F) around lower part of strut assembly and properly seat into lower plate that is secured in the vise.
9. Install top adapter plate (H), onto strut assembly and rotate strut to align with holes on plate, install three 5/16 inch by 1.5 inch bolts (L) in length through top plate and tighten down.
10. Threading rods (M) into mounts (N) slowly compress adapter plate evenly until strut shaft appears through upper plate.
11. Install rebound cup and torque to specifications.
12. Remove from tool and install in vehicle.