Rear

DISASSEMBLY
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.
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 inch lbs. Be sure the spring is replaced with a spring of the same rate.)
- Dust shield
- Mount assembly
- Jounce Bumper
- Lower Spring Isolator
- Shaft Nut

1. Remove strut assembly requiring service from the vehicle.

Strut Assembly Mounted In Vise:

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.

Compressing Strut Assembly Coil Spring:

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

Removing/Installing Strut Shaft Nut:

4. Install Strut Rod Socket, Special Tool, L-4558A or L-4558 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.

Strut Mount Washer:

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

Upper Strut Mount:

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

Washer:

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

Coil Spring And Compressor:

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

Dust Shield:

9. Remove the dust shield from the strut assembly.

Jounce Bumper:

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

Coil Spring Lower Isolator:

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.

ASSEMBLY
1. Install the original or a new isolator on lower spring seat of strut.
2. Install jounce bumper on strut shaft.
3. Install the dust shield on the strut assembly.
4. Lower the coil spring onto the strut unit. Position end of coil spring against edge of spring isolator on lower spring seat of strut assembly.
5. Install washer on strut shaft with raised edge of washer facing upward.
6. Install the strut assembly upper mount onto the strut shaft.
7. Install the washer on the strut assembly upper mount. Washer must be installed with the raised edge of the washer facing down.
8. Install the upper strut mount to strut shaft retaining nut.
9. Using Strut Rod Socket, Special Tool, L-4558A and a 10 min socket to keep strut shaft from turning, torque the strut shaft nut to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
10. Equally loosen the Spring Compressors, Special Tool C-4838 until spring is seated on upper strut mount and all tension is relieved from the spring compressors.
11. Install the strut assembly back into the vehicle.
12. Check and reset rear wheel TOE to specifications if required.