User Manual

TWO LOWER BOLTS STYLE:
• (Fig. 4) Remove and save lower mounting nuts (G) and bolts (H). Separate lower
strut mount from steering knuckle.
• (Fig. 1) Remove and save the bearing plate upper mounting nuts (A).
(P-Pack included with new nuts.)
• Remove the strut assembly from vehicle (Fig. 5, 6 & 7).
CAUTION: SPRING IS UNDER HIGH COMPRESSION LOAD WHEN INSTALLED.
ATTEMPTS TO REMOVE SPRING WITHOUT PROPERLY RESTRAINING THIS
LOAD MAY RESULT IN INJURY. NEVER REMOVE THE ROD NUT (B) (FIG.1)
AS SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT FROM SUDDEN RELEASE OF THE
COIL-SPRING TENSION.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
• Reposition the strut assembly on the vehicle and install the upper mounting nuts.
Hand-tighten two upper mount nuts three full turns (A) (Fig. 1). NOTE: Rotation
of the upper bearing plate may be necessary to align mounting studs (Fig. 7 for
example) with the holes in the vehicle frame. Some Quick-Strut units do not rotate
and are fixed (171845, 171781 and 171880, for example).
ONE LOWER BOLT STYLE:
• Install pinch bolt (C) loosely (Fig. 2). Raise the lower control arm with jack until the
vehicle lifts slightly off the safety stand. Tighten the pinch bolt to the value shown
in the original equipment service manual.
• Install strut assembly into spindle pinch joint. Push or tap spindle assembly onto
strut and remove screwdriver from pinch joint opening. Install spindle-to-strut
assembly pinch bolt into spindle and through strut (Fig. 3). Torque bolt (E) to the
value shown in the original equipment service manual.
• Obtain replacement bolts if threads are bent or damaged.
TWO LOWER BOLTS STYLE:
• Install lower mounting nuts (G) and bolts (H) (Fig. 4). Torque nuts to the value
shown in the original equipment service manual.
STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS:
• Install tie rod end to strut (Fig. 4) and torque nut (J) to the value shown in the
original equipment service manual.
• If vehicle is equipped with stabilizer bracket, install stabilizer link to strut and
torque bolt to the value shown in the original equipment service manual.
• Install brake hose and ABS brackets to strut, if so equipped. Torque bolt to the
value shown in the original equipment service manual.
• Remove boot protector from drive shaft. Remove temporary wire retainer, if used.
• Replace wheels and torque lug nuts to manufacturer’s specifications.
Lower vehicle.
• Tighten bearing plate’s upper mounting nuts (A) (Fig. 1) to the torque value shown
in the original equipment service manual. Torque only with tires on the ground.
• After installation, with vehicle on the ground, torque rod nut (B) (Fig. 1) to the value
shown in the original equipment manual.
• Align front end to vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
• Check and reset rear wheel toe to specifications, if required.
Refer to manufacturers recommended settings.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN NUTS OR BOLTS. EXCESSIVE
TORQUE CAN DAMAGE THE THREADS ON THE NUT OR BOLT.
FORM 01069 Rev. 10/15© 2015 Tenneco
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