Strut Assembly

Figure 1 Tri-Link Suspension Assembly (Previous Design):

Figure 1A Tri-Link Suspension Assembly (Current Design):

Figure 2 Auxiliary Spring (Previous Design):

Figure 2A Auxiliary Spring (Current Design):

Special Tools:

Figures 1, 1A, 2 and 2A

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

Tools Required: J 35778 Rear Leaf Spring Compressor J 37956 Auxiliary Spring Compressor

1. Raise vehicle, refer to General Information (Section 0A).

2. Tire and Wheel assembly, refer to Tires and Wheels (Section 3E).

3. Scribe strut to knuckle.

4. Jack pad.

5. Install J 35778 to rear leaf spring.

- Fully compress rear leaf spring using J 35778, do not remove spring or retention plates.

6. Auxiliary spring using J 36956, refer to "Auxiliary Spring".
7. Brake hose bracket at strut.

8. Strut to body bolts.

9. Strut/auxiliary spring upper bracket/stabilizer shaft bracket from knuckle.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

1. Strut to body bolts.

Tighten

- Bolts to 46 N-M (34 LB. FT.).

2. Strut/upper auxiliary spring bracket/stabilzer shaft bracket to knuckle.

- Align scribe marks to ensure proper alignment.

3. Brake Hose Bracket.

4. Auxiliary spring using J 37956, refer to "Auxiliary Spring".

5. Remove J 35778 from rear leaf spring.

6. Jack pad.

Tighten

- Bolt to 25 N-M (18 LB. FT.)

7. Tire and wheel assembly, refer to tires and wheels (Section 3E).

8. Lower vehicle.