Suspension Strut

Fig. 16 Strut Assembly Replacement:

1. Replace strut assembly in numbered sequence as shown, Fig. 16.

Fig. 17 Strut Assembly Removal:

2. If necessary, disassemble strut assembly in numbered sequence as shown, Fig. 17, noting the following:
a. Secure upper seat using spring seat holder tool No. MB991176, or equivalent, then loosen strut self-locking nut. Loosen, but do not remove self-locking nut until the next step is performed.
b. Compress coil spring using a suitable coil spring compression tool, then remove self-locking nut.
3. Reverse procedure to assemble and install, noting the following:
a. Assemble spring upper seat on piston rod of strut aligning notch in rod with notch in seat.

Fig. 18 Spring Upper Seat Installation:

b. Install coil spring while aligning four holes in upper seat with four holes in lower seat using a 0.3 inch diameter by 11.8 inch long rod, Fig. 18.
c. With coil spring still compressed, secure upper seat and finger-tighten the self-locking nut.
d. Align both ends of the coil spring with grooves in spring seat, then slowly loosen compression tool.
e. Using seat holder tool, torque strut rod self-locking nut to 56 ft. lbs.