Fifth Avenue V6-231 3.8L VIN L FI (1992)
8. Install bumper dust shield assembly.
Fig. 12 Spring Seat & Retainer Position. 1989 Models Except Horizon & Omni
Fig. 13 Spring Seat & Retainer Position. 1989 Horizon & Omni & All 1990 Models
9. Install spring and seat, upper spring retainer, bearing and spacer, mount assembly, rebound bumper and retainer and rod nut. Position spring upper
retainer tab or notch correctly with respect to bottom bracket.
Fig. 14 Aligning Variable Damping Strut Rod Electrical Connector
10. On 1990 models with variable damping, align strut rod electrical connector as follows:
a. Align flat on strut rod and one retaining stud on mount within 15° in opposite direction from spring seat alignment notch.
11. On models less variable damping, torque strut rod nut to specification. On models with variable damping, hold retaining plate and strut rod with
tool No. 6340 and torque strut rod nut to specification.
NOTE: Do not release spring compressor before torquing nut.
12. Remove spring compressor tool.
