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Strut - Tension: Installation

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Fig 1: Wheel Alignment Adjustment Bolt
GC0014070Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
NOTE: If installing a tension strut engine cradle bolt that is a wheel alignment adjustment bolt (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 SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Fig 2: Tension Strut Cradle Bolt/Nut
GC0014093Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Slide bushing end of tension strut (1) into cradle bracket (3).
  2. Install mounting bolt (2) from front through cradle and bushing.
  3. Install nut (2), but do not tighten at this time  .
    Fig 3: Ball Joint, Spindle And Outer Tie Rod Attachment
    GC0014049Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Insert tension strut (2) ball joint stud downward, into knuckle hole.
  5. Completely install NEW nut (3) on ball joint stud attaching tension strut (2) to knuckle (1). Tighten nut by holding ball joint stud with a hex wrench while turning nut with a wrench. Tighten nut using crow foot wrench on torque wrench to 68 N.m + 90° turn (50 ft. lbs. + 90° turn) torque.
    6. Fig 4: Tire And Wheel Mounting
    GC0012971Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Install tire and wheel assembly (1) (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION) . Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) torque.
  7. Lower vehicle.
  8. Position vehicle on an alignment rack/drive-on lift.
    Fig 5: Wheel Alignment Adjustment Bolt
    GC0014070Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Perform wheel alignment. (Refer to SUSPENSION/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.
    Fig 6: Tension Strut Cradle Bolt/Nut
    GC0014093Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. Once alignment is found to be within specifications, using a crowfoot wrench, tighten tension strut cradle bolt nut (2) to 176 N.m (130 ft. lbs.) torque while holding the bolt stationary.
  11. Install belly pan. (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/BELLY PAN - REMOVAL)
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