Support Cylinder

SUPPORT CYLINDER

REMOVAL




1. Open and support the hood with a suitable prop or block.
2. Insert a small flat-bladed tool into the lower notch of the retainer (1) of the lower ball socket end (2) of the support cylinder on the top of the fender load beam and carefully pry the retaining clip upward to the installation position.






WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, during service lift the ball socket end retaining clip only far enough to release the socket from the ball stud. Excessive prying or removal of the clip may result in improper clip spring tension. Improper clip tension may result in the support cylinder separating from the ball stud causing sudden, unexpected loss of hood support.

3. Insert a small flat-bladed tool (3) into the notch on the outer face of the upper ball socket end (1) of the support cylinder and carefully pry the retaining clip (2) outward while pulling the ball socket away from the ball stud (4) on the upper hood hinge bracket.
4. Release the retaining clip to its installed position.
5. Disengage the lower ball socket from the ball stud.
6. Remove the support cylinder from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION




1. Check to be certain that the ball stud (3) on the top of the fender load beam is in good condition and properly installed. Tighten the ball stud to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.).
2. Position the ball socket on the rod end of the support cylinder (1) to the ball stud on the top of the fender load beam.




3. Check to be certain that the ball stud (1) secured by a U-nut (3) to the upper bracket (2) of the hood hinge is in good condition and properly installed. Tighten the ball stud to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.).
4. Position the ball socket on the cylinder end of the support cylinder (4) to the ball stud on the upper bracket of the hood hinge.
5. Using hand pressure, press the ball socket onto the ball stud until the retainer clip snaps into place.
6. Inspect to be certain that the retaining clip on each of the support cylinder ball socket ends is fully seated.
7. Remove the service prop or block and close the hood.