Riviera V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1995)
Fig. 88 Air Fitting Positioning.
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate new O-ring and O-ring groove with silicone lubricant. Install O-ring in groove, Fig. 84.
2. Apply silicone lubricant to inside top of entire outside of new air bladder, Fig. 86.
3. Fold bottom of air bladder before installation on inner tube. Place air bladder over inner tube, continuing to fold bladder from the bottom up.
Position top of air bladder as shown in Fig. 87.
CAUTION: Do not use tools to fold air bladder as damage may occur, causing air leakage.
4. Place inner clamp in position as shown in Fig. 87. Tighten clamp with sealing ring compressor tool No. J-34649, or equivalent.
5. Fold bottom of air bladder upward and fold top of 4 inch section downward.
6. Apply silicone lubricant to polished diameter of inner shaft tube.
7. Place outer tube over air bladder and push downward against folded portion of bladder. Outer tube must be completely seated over shaft.
8. Install upper mount onto strut, aligning marks made during disassembly, and torque nut to 74 ft. lbs. Upper mount and tube air fitting must be
properly positioned with the bottom strut mount, Fig. 88.
9. Apply silicone lubricant to outer tube.
10. Install air bladder over outer tube by folding upward over tube and push over tube.
11. Install and tighten hose clamp over grooved area of air bladder.
12. Support strut and partially inflate air bladder. Check for leaks with soap solution.
13. Install strut into vehicle.
