FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Application and ID

The front strut and suspension of the vehicle is supported by coil springs positioned around the struts. The springs are contained between an upper seat, located just below the top strut mount assembly and a lower spring seat on the strut lower housing.

The top of each strut assembly is bolted to the upper fender reinforcement (shock tower) through a rubber isolated mount.

The bottom of the strut assembly attaches to the top of the steering knuckle with two serrated through bolts and prevailing torque nuts. Caster is a fixed setting (net build) on all vehicles and is not adjustable.