Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.




2. On Acclaim, LeBaron and Spirit models, mark position of camber adjusting cam for proper alignment during installation.
3. On Shadow and Sundance models, mark outline of strut on knuckle for proper alignment during installation.




4. On all models, remove cam bolt, knuckle bolt or bolts, washer plate or plates and brake hose to damper bracket attaching screw.
5. Remove strut damper to fender shield attaching nut and washer assemblies.
6. Remove strut damper from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position strut assembly into fender reinforcement, then install retaining nuts and washers and tighten to specifications.
2. Position steering knuckle and washer plate to strut, then install cam and through bolts.
3. Install brake hose retainer on damper, then index alignment marks made during removal.
4. Position a four inch or larger C-clamp on steering knuckle and strut, then tighten clamp just enough to eliminate any looseness between strut and knuckle. Check alignment of marks made during removal. Tighten cam bolt nuts to specifications.
5. Remove C-clamp, then install wheel and tire assembly. Tighten wheel lug nuts to specifications.