Fleetwood FWD V6-260 4.3L DSL (1985)
FIGURE 4 BOX END WRENCH
10.
Remove upper strut mount and washer from strut rod by holding strut rod with a T50 torx tool and turning the prevailing-torque nut with
a 24mm box end wrench. See Figure 4.
Installation
1.
Place new mount on strut rod in same position as old mount.
FIGURE 5 TORQUE NUT AND WASHER
2.
Install the new prevailing-torque nut and washer (included in mount kit) on strut rod. See Figure 5.
3.
While holding nut with box end wrench, turn strut rod with T50 torx tool. Tighten to 85 N.m (62 ft.lbs.).
4.
Move strut and knuckle assembly into position in strut tower.
5.
Extend strut upward by hand, positioning upper mount studs in holes in top of strut tower.
6.
Install new upper strut mount nuts and washers (included in mount kit). Tighten to 25 N.m (18 ft.lbs.).
7.
Install trunk trim.
8.
Install ELC air tube.
9.
Connect stabilizer bar to knuckle bracket. Tighten to 18 N.m (13 ft.lbs.).