Engine Torque Strut R&R

REMOVAL

UPPER TORQUE STRUT






1. Remove bolts attaching strut to shock tower bracket and engine mount bracket.

2. Remove the upper torque strut.

LOWER TORQUE STRUT

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.

2. Remove accessory drive belt splash shield.






3. Remove pencil strut.






4. Remove bolts attaching lower strut to crossmember and strut bracket.

5. Remove lower torque strut.

INSTALLATION






UPPER TORQUE STRUT

1. Position the upper torque strut into mounting locations.

2. Install the mounting bolts and perform the torque strut adjustment procedure.

LOWER TORQUE STRUT






1. Position lower torque strut into mounting locations.

2. Install mounting bolts and perform torque strut adjustment procedure.






3. Install pencil strut.

4. Install accessory drive belt splash shield and lower vehicle.