Rear Strut Assembly Removal And Installation: Removal
NOTE:
When servicing component parts of strut assembly, loosen strut upper nut a little. before removing strut assembly. This will make service work easier. Note, however, nut must not be removed at this point.
- Hoist vehicle, allowing rear suspension to hang free.
- Remove wheel.
- Remove E-ring securing brake hose. Disconnect brake pipe from wheel cylinder and put wheel cylinder bleeder plug cap onto pipe to prevent fluid from spilling.
- Remove strut bracket bolts and nuts. And then take brake hose off strut bracket using care not to deform brake pipe.
- Remove strut support nuts. Hold strut by hand so that it will not fall off
- Remove strut assembly.