Four Door

Tension Strut-Four Door

Removal and Installation

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 is 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.

NOTE: Note the orientation of the bushings as the tension strut is being removed for assembly reference.

1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.





2. Remove and discard the nut. Remove the washer and the bushing.





3. Remove and discard the nut. Remove the washer, the body end outer bushing and the sleeve.





4. Positioning the wheel spindle to the rear, remove the tension strut.





5. Remove the body end inner bushing the spindle-to-tension strut bushing, and the washers.

6. NOTE: The bushings at the front and rear of the tension strut are different sizes and shapes. Make sure the bushings are installed correctly.

NOTE: The cupped side of the washers must face away front the bushings.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.