Removal and Installation

Strut and Spring Assembly-Four Door

Removal

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the parcel tray.





2. Loosen the nuts.

3. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the stabilizer bar links from the stabilizer bar.

Remove the stabilizer bar, if so equipped. Remove the jack stands after the stabilizer bar is removed.
4. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.





5. Remove the bolt and detach the rear wheel brake hose.





6. Remove the nut, washer and bushing. Detach the tension strut from the spindle.
- Discard the nut.





7. CAUTION: Care should be taken when removing the strut and spring assembly so the rear wheel brake hose is not stretched.

Remove and discard the pinch bolt. Detach the spindle from the strut and spring assembly.
- To aid in removal, use a large screwdriver to spread the pinch joint.
8. Partially lower the vehicle.





9. Remove the nuts and the strut and spring assembly.
- Discard the nuts.

Installation





1. Position the strut and spring assembly and install new nuts.
- Do not tighten the nuts at this time.
2. Partially raise the vehicle.





3. Position the spindle on the strut and install a new pinch bolt.





4. NOTE: Make sure the cupped side of the washer is facing away from the bushing.

Position the tension strut in the spindle and install the bushing, the washer and a new nut.





5. Position the rear wheel brake hose and install the bolt.
6. Install the stabilizer bar, if so equipped.
7. Install the wheel and tire assembly.




8. Tighten the nuts.
9. Install the parcel tray.