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(a) Severe deterioration of rubber isolator; re- tainers for cracks and distortion and bond failure of (b) Bearings for binding. also see, Shock Absorbers, (strut damper). ASSEMBLE (STRUT DAMPER) (1) Mount the strut assembly in a vertical position. sembly, so the end of the coil is seated in the seat re- (3) Install the dust shield, isolator (if so equipped) jounce bumper, spacer (as required), and spring seat (4) Position top spring seat alignment tab correctly with respect to bottom bracket (Fig. 9). (5) Install the rebound retainer and shaft nut (Fig. 8). (6) Tighten the strut shaft nut using, Strut Rod Socket And Holder, Special Tool L-4558. Torque strut Im (55 ft. lbs.) plus 1/4 turn (Fig. 10). WARNING: THIS STEP MUST BE DONE BEFORE (7) Verify coil spring is aligned correctly with respect to bottom bracket (Fig. 9). (8) Release Spring Compressor Tool C-4838. SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS Springs are rated separately for each side of vehicle depending on optional equipment and type of service. During service procedures requiring the re- moval or installation of a coil spring with Spring Fig. 7 Loosening Strut Assembly Shaft Nut Fig. 8 Mount Assembly Fig. 9 Spring Seat Alignment Notch Position to Bracket Fig. 10 Tighten Strut Rod Nut with Tool Ä SUSPENSION AND DRIVESHAFTS 2 - 9 |