Concorde V6-2.7L VIN R (1998)
O'clock position when observing rubber tab positioning, whether a left or right mount is being observed. Once this hole is located in the 10 O'clock
position, the tabs should be in the positions as shown. The right upper mount should also have a white dot painted on its mounting face.
7. Install the upper mount on top of the seat and bearing assembly.
8. Install the strut shaft nut. Install Strut Shaft Nut Socket, Special Tool 6864, on strut shaft nut. Using a 10mm socket on end of strut shaft to keep
strut shaft from turning, tighten strut shaft nut to a torque of 94 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
9. Loosen the spring compressor until the spring is seated and all tension is relieved from the spring compressor.
10. Verify upper mount turns freely and does not bind.
11. Remove the coil spring compressor.
12. Install the strut assembly on the vehicle.
Rear
GENERAL INFORMATION
The rear strut is not serviced and must be replaced as an assembly if found to be defective. The strut is available with 3 calibrations; be sure strut is
replaced with an assembly of the same calibration.
The components of the strut assembly listed below are replaceable if found to be defective.
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Coil spring (Coil springs come in a standard rate, but have different check loads. Be sure spring is replaced with a spring with the correct
check load.)
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Dust shield
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Mount assembly
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Jounce Bumper
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Upper Spring Isolator
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Lower Spring Isolator
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Shaft Nut
DISASSEMBLE
1. Remove strut assembly requiring service from the vehicle.
2. Position strut assembly in a vise. Using paint or equivalent, mark the strut unit, lower spring isolator, spring and upper strut mount for indexing of
the parts at assembly.
Compressor On Strut Assembly Coil Spring
CAUTION: When installing spring compressor on coil spring, do not position the spring compressor on the sleeve of the coil spring. Positioning
the spring compressor on the sleeve could cause the sleeve to dislodge from the coil spring when it is compressed. This would result in the
required replacement of the coil spring.
WARNING: Do not install the spring compressor on the coil spring in an area of the spring covered by a sleeve. If the sleeve moves when
