Strut Assembly

Figures 1, 1A, 2 and 2A


REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

Tools Required:
J35778 Rear Leaf Spring Compressor
J37956 Auxiliary Spring Compressor

I Raise vehicle, refer to General Information (Section 0A).

2. Tire and Wheel assembly, refer to Tires and Wheels (Section 3E).

3. Scribe strut to knuckle position.

4. Jack pad.

5. Install J35778 to rear leaf spring.

- Fully compress rear leaf spring using J35778, do not remove spring or retention plates.

6. Auxiliary spring using J36956, refer to "Auxiliary Spring" procedure in this bulletin.

7. Brake hose bracket at strut.

8. Strut to body bolts.

9. Strut/auxiliary spring upper bracket/stabilizer shaft bracket from knuckle.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

1 . Strut to body bolts.

Tighten

- Bolts to 46 N-m (34 lb.ft.).

2. Strut/upper auxiliary spring bracket/stabilizer shaft bracket to knuckle.

- Align scribe marks to ensure proper alignment.

3. Brake hose bracket.

4. Auxiliary spring using J37956, refer to "Auxiliary Spring" procedure in this bulletin.

5. Remove J35778 from rear leaf spring.

6. Jack pad.

Tighten

- Bolt to 25 N-m (181 lb.ft.)

7. Tire and wheel assembly, refer to Tires and Wheels (Section 3E).

8. Lower vehicle.