Grand Voyager V6-181 3.0L SOHC (1988)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
Fig. 3 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.
INSTALLATION
Fig. 4 Strut damper assembly installation
1. Position strut assembly into fender reinforcement, then install retaining nut and washer assemblies. Tighten retaining nut to specifications.
2. Position steering knuckle into strut, then install washer plate, cam bolts and knuckle bolts.
3. Attach brake hose retainers to damper. Tighten to specifications.
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. Tighten cam bolts to specifications.
6. Remove C-clamp, then install wheel and tire assembly.