Rear

DESCRIPTION - STRUT ASSEMBLY (REAR)





The rear strut assemblies support the weight of the vehicle using coil springs positioned around the struts. The coil springs are contained between the upper mount of the strut assembly and a lower spring seat on the body of the strut assembly.
The top of each strut assembly is bolted to the top of the inner fender through the rubber isolated upper mount.
The bottom of the strut assembly attaches to the spindle. Strut attachment to the spindle is accomplished using a split collar on the rear spindle. The collar uses a pinch bolt to retain the spindle to the strut.
The rear coil springs are rated separately for each corner or side of the vehicle depending on optional equipment and type of vehicle service. Coil springs come in a various rates; be sure the correct spring is in use.





The components of the strut assembly listed below are serviceable if found to be defective.
- Strut shaft retainer nut
- Upper mount
- Dust shield
- Jounce bumper
- Coil spring
- Upper spring isolator
- Lower spring isolator
- Strut (damper)

OPERATION - STRUT ASSEMBLY (REAR)
The rear strut assemblies support the weight of the vehicle. They cushion the ride of the vehicle, controlling vibration, jounce and rebound of the suspension.
The coil spring controls ride quality and maintains ride height.
The jounce bumper limits suspension travel and metal-to-metal contact under full jounce.
The strut dampens jounce and rebound motions of the coil spring and suspension.