Rear Suspension Strut

Fig. 1 Strut Upper Attaching Nuts:

Fig. 2 Strut Lower Mounting Bolt:

Fig. 3 Position Strut To Rear Suspension Knuckle:

1. Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
2. Support suspension using a jack.
3. Remove strut upper support nuts, then push downward on strut, Fig. 1.
4. Remove strut lower mounting bolt, Fig. 2.
5. Separate strut from rear suspension knuckle, by compressing strut. If strut is difficult to remove, open slit on knuckle just enough to allow strut removal.
6. Reverse procedure to install. When installing strut, align projection on strut with slit on rear suspension knuckle, Fig. 3.