Wagon
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on a frame contact hoist.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove and discard nut retaining rear suspension tension strut and bushing to rear wheel spindle.
4. Remove and discard nut retaining rear suspension tension strut and bushing to body bracket, pull rearward on rear wheel spindle and remove rear suspension tension strut and bushing.
INSTALLATION
1. Insert front end of rear suspension tension strut and bushing into body bracket and install bushing, sleeve and a new nut. Do not tighten at this time.
NOTE: After installation of rear suspension tension strut and bushing it may be necessary to check rear wheel alignment.
2. Pull rear wheel spindle rearward and position rear suspension tension strut and bushing in rear wheel spindle. Install rear suspension tie rod bushing, washer and a new nut. Tighten nut to 47-63 Nm (35-46 ft. lbs.).
3. Tighten nut at front of rear suspension tension strut and bushing to body bracket to 47-63 Nm (35-46 ft. lbs.).
4. Install wheel and tire assembly. Tighten lug nuts to 114-142 Nm (85-104 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove floor jack and lower vehicle.