Strut, Tension: Installation
NOTE:
Installation process is the same for both sides of the vehicle.
NOTE:
If installing a tension strut engine cradle bolt that is a wheel alignment adjustment bolt, identified by lengthwise grooved shaft (2), make sure to install it in the same position which it was in upon removal. For more details on installation of this special bolt,
Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Position tension strut (1) into the cradle.
- Install the tension strut to cradle bolt and nut (2), but do not tighten at this time
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- Install the tension strut ball joint stud downward, into the knuckle (2).
- Install a NEW tension strut to knuckle nut (3). Tighten tension strut to knuckle nut by holding ball joint stud with a hex wrench while turning nut with a wrench. Tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Position vehicle on an alignment rack/drive-on lift.
- Perform front toe adjustment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .CAUTION:
If the tension strut engine cradle bolt is a wheel alignment adjustment bolt (lengthwise grooved shaft (2)), be sure to only tighten the nut. Do not rotate the bolt head (1) or damage to the bushing will occur.
- Once front toe is found to be within specifications, tighten tension strut to cradle bolt and nut (2) to the proper torque specification. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the splash shield and secure the fasteners.
- Install belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION .