FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Tension Strut Replacement

1. Using a suitable wrench to prevent tension strut from turning, remove nuts from both ends of tension strut.
2. Remove bushings and washers from tension strut, then remove tension strut.
3. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Tighten nuts to specifications.

Tension Strut Bushings:





b. Install tension strut bushings and washers.
c. Check and adjust rear wheel alignment as outlined under Wheel Alignment.