Voyager V6-201 3.3L VIN R SMFI (1997)
8. Remove the dust shield and the jounce bumper as an assembly from strut shaft. The dust shield can not be removed from the jounce bumper until
after it is removed from strut shaft.
9. Remove the jounce bumper from the dust shield. Jounce bumper is removed from dust shield by collapsing dust shield until jounce bumper can be
grabbed onto and then pulled out of the dust boot.
10. Remove the spring isolator from the strut assembly lower spring seat.
11. Inspect strut damper for any condition of shaft binding over full stroke of the shaft.
12. Inspect the strut mount and the upper spring seat assembly for the following:
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Mount for cracks and distortion and retaining studs for any sign of damage.
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Severe deterioration of rubber isolator,
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Binding strut assembly pivot bearing. If pivot bearing is replaced it is to be installed with the larger diameter end of bearing facing up.
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Inspect dust shield for rips and/or deterioration.
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Inspect jounce bumper for cracks and signs of deterioration.
13. Replace any components of the strut assembly found to be worn or defective during the inspection, before re-assembling the strut.
Assembly
1. Clamp strut assembly in vise, with strut in a vertical position. Do not clamp reservoir of strut assembly in vise, only clamp the strut assembly in vise
