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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - STRUT ASSEMBLY (1) Inspect for a damaged or broken coil spring. deterioration. (4) Inspect coil spring isolator on lower spring seat for any signs of damage or deterioration. (5) Lift dust boot (Fig. 23) and inspect strut (damper) for evidence of fluid running from upper REMOVAL WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE NUT FROM STRUT (1) Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICA- TION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD (2) Remove wheel and tire assembly. mark strut assemblies right or left according to (4) Remove screw fastening wheel speed sensor routing bracket to strut assembly (Fig. 24). CAUTION: When removing nut from stud of stabi- socket. Hold stud from rotating by placing an open- (5) Remove stabilizer bar link from bracket on strut assembly (Fig. 25). To do so, place an open-end CAUTION: The steering knuckle to strut assembly Fig. 23 Strut Assembly Leakage Inspection (Typical) 1 - DUST BOOT Fig. 24 Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting To Strut 1 - STRUT ASSEMBLY Fig. 25 Stabilizer Bar Link To Strut 1 - NUT CS FRONT SUSPENSION 2 - 13 STRUT ASSEMBLY (Continued) |