Figure 5
Figure 6
IV. Installing the Air Fitting
1. Insert the air fitting (M) into the strut. Tighten the fitting finger-tight
plus one and a half turns, being careful to tighten the metal hex
nut only.
NOTE: To avoid a possible bag puncture, the fitting must
be turned so the base of the hex nut is parallel to the end
cap (Figure 10).
NOTE: The fitting should point toward the outside of the
vehicle.
V. Installing the New Strut Assembly
1. Insert the new rear strut assembly (A) into its stock location using
a supplied rubber spacer (H), a supplied rubber bushing (I), the
O.E.M. washer and a supplied nut (G) (Figures 5, 6, and 7).
NOTE: The air fitting should face toward the outside of the
vehicle.
2. Using the O.E.M. bolt and supplied aluminum spacers (J), place
the lower end of the strut assembly into its stock location (Figure
8).
3. Repeat steps 1-2 for the other side of the vehicle. Tighten all
Figure 7
Figure 8
