Strut Assembly: Installation
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- Loosely install the strut onto the frame with aligning tab facing inside, and loosely install the nuts to the studs in the strut tower holes. Install strut fork onto lower control arm. Position strut assembly so tab on strut housing aligns with slot in fork. Loosely install the bolts and nuts. Place jack under knuckle, and raise it until vehicle just lifts from safety stand.NOTE: Strut mount base nuts must be tightened with strut under vehicle load.
- In the following order, tighten the upper fork bolt, the lower bolt self-locking nut, and the upper strut-to-body nuts. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . On 3.2TL and 3.5RL, strut bolts/nuts must be tightened with vehicle's weight on strut.