Strut Assembly: Installation
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.
- Install the strut. Tighten the strut-to-shock tower upper nuts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the strut lower bolts and nuts.
- Align the strut to the mark on the knuckle. Tighten the strut lower nuts See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.NOTE: This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused only if the fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust, and the fastener develops 27 INCH lbs. (3 N.m) of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating. If the fastener does not meet this criteria, replace the fastener.
- Install wheel and tire.
- Lower vehicle.