Strut Assembly
A Macpherson-type strut assembly is used in place of a conventional front suspension upper control arm and upper ball joint. The bottom of the strut mounts directly to the steering knuckle using 2 bolts and nuts going through the strut clevis bracket and steering knuckle. The top of the strut mounts directly to the strut tower of the vehicle using the threaded studs on the strut assembly upper mount. Each component is serviced by removing the strut assembly from the vehicle and disassembling it. For strut assembly components, see Fig 1 .
Left and right coil springs must not be interchanged. Coil springs are rated separately for each corner or side of the vehicle depending on optional equipment and type of vehicle service. If the coil springs require replacement, ensure that the springs are replaced with springs meeting the correct load rating and spring rate for the vehicle and its specific options.