Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Wagon

1. Raise vehicle on frame contact hoist, then position suitable jack under lower control arm and raise arm to normal curb height.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly, then tension strut to lower control arm attaching nut and bolt.
3. Remove tension strut to body bracket attaching nut and bolt, then the tension strut.
4. Insert front end of replacement torsion strut in body bracket, then install new attaching nut and bolt. Do not tighten at this time.
5. Position rear end of torsion strut in lower control arm, then install new attaching nut and bolt.
6. Torque torsion strut to body bracket attaching nut and bolt to specifications.
7. Install wheel and tire assembly, then remove jack and lower vehicle.