Mini Ram Van L4-156 2.6L SOHC VIN G 2-bbl (1984)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Fig. 4 Removing strut damper assembly
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.
2. Mark position of camber adjusting cam, then remove camber adjusting bolt, through bolt and brake hose to damper bracket retaining screw.
3. Remove strut damper to fender shield mounting nut and washer assemblies.
4. Remove strut damper from vehicle.
Fig. 5 Installing strut damper assembly
INSTALLATION
1. Position strut assembly into fender reinforcement, then install retaining nut and washer assemblies. Torque retaining nut to 20 ft. lbs.
2. Position steering knuckle into strut, then install washer plate, cam bolts and knuckle bolts.
3. Attach brake hose retainers to damper. Torque to 10 ft. lbs.
4. Index cam bolt to alignment mark made during removal.
5. Position a 4 inch or larger C-clamp on steering knuckle and strut, then tighten clamp just enough to eliminate any looseness between strut and
knuckle. Torque cam bolts to 75 ft. lbs. plus an additional 1/4 turn.
6. Remove C-clamp, then install wheel and tire assembly.
