Disassembly

NOTE: The rear strut unit is not serviced and must be replaced as an assembly if found to be defective. The strut is available with 2 calibrations, be sure strut is replaced with an assembly of the same calibration.

COMPONENTS
The components of the strut assembly listed below are replaceable if found to be defective.
- Coil spring (Coil springs come in a standard rate of 120 lbs. per inch be sure spring is replaced with a spring of the same rate.)
- Dust shield
- Mount assembly
- Jounce Bumper
- Lower Spring Isolator
- Shaft Nut

PROCEDURE
1. Remove strut assembly requiring service from the vehicle.





2. Position strut assembly in a vise. Using paint or equivalent, mark the strut unit, lower spring isolator, spring and upper strut mount for indexing of the parts at assembly.





3. Position Spring Compressors, Special Tool C-4838, or equivalent on the strut assembly spring. Compress coil spring until all load is removed from upper strut mount assembly.





4. Install Strut Rod Socket, Special Tool, L-4558A or L-4558, or equivalents on strut shaft nut. Inserted a 10 mm socket through special tool and onto end of strut shaft to keep strut shaft from turning. Remove strut shaft nut from strut shaft.





5. Remove washer between strut shaft nut and upper strut mount and isolator.





6. Remove upper strut mount assembly from strut shaft and spring.





7. Remove the washer from strut shaft, that is between the strut upper mount assembly and dust shield.





8. Remove the coil spring and spring compressor as an assembly from the strut.





9. Remove the dust shield from the strut assembly.





10. Remove the jounce bumper from the shaft of the strut assembly.





11. Remove the coil spring lower isolator from the strut assembly spring seat.
12. Inspect all disassembled components for signs of abnormal wear or failure replacing any components as required. Inspect strut unit for signs of abnormal oil leakage and for loss of gas charge. To check for loss of gas charge in strut unit. Push strut shaft into body of strut and release, strut shaft should return to its fully extended position. If strut shaft does not return to its fully extended position replace strut unit.