Strut Assembly: Installation

NOTE: Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. The bolted connections should only be tightened when vehicle is standing on ground. Otherwise, rubber bushing will be stressed and have a shortened service life.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure pins on upper strut mount are turned toward outside of vehicle. Use NEW control arm and lower strut assembly bolts and nuts. Torque fasteners to specification. Bolted connections in rubber bushings should only be torqued to specification once vehicle is resting on its own weight. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Check wheel alignment. See PROCEDURES & SPECIFICATIONS article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.