Special Tools
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Disassembly Procedure
6.1. Remove the strut mount insulator assembly (2). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.2. Remove the strut mount bearing assembly (3). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.3. Remove the bumper (4). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.4. Remove the insulator (5). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.5. Remove the spring (6) with CH-6068 tensioner (1).
6.6. Remove the spring tension using the CH-6068 tensioner . Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.7. Remove the strut (7) from CH-6066 holder (8).
Assembly Procedure
2.1. Install the strut (7) to the CH-6066 holder (8).
2.2. Install the spring (6) to the CH-6068 tensioner (1), compress spring to remove the spring tension.
2.3. Install the spring (6) to the strut (7).
2.4. Install the insulator (5) to the strut (7).
2.5. Install the bumper (4) to the strut (7).
2.6. Install the strut mount bearing (3) to the strut (7).
2.7. Install the mount insulator assembly (2) to the strut (7).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Aluminum Wheel Porosity Repair
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
Inflate the tire to the manufactures specified pressure as stated on the
tire.
Submerge the tire/wheel into a water bath in order to locate the leak.
Inscribe a mark on the wheel in order to indic ...
Prevailing Torque Fasteners
Prevailing torque fasteners create a thread interface between the fastener
and the fastener counterpart in order to prevent the fastener
from loosening.
All Metal Prevailing Torque Fasteners
These fasteners accomplish the thread interface by a designed distortion or
deformation in the fastene ...
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from
inside the vehicle.
Press to activate the safety locks.
The indicator light comes on when activated.
The rear door power windows are also disabled.
Press again to deactivate the safety
locks and power windows ...