Fleetwood FWD V8-252 4.1L (1986)
12.
Continue to turn compressor, forcing screw on tool until damper shaft threads are visible through top of strut assembly.
13.
Install new washer and nut, using a 24 mm crows foot line wrench and #50 Torx. Tighten to 60 N-m (44 ft.lbs.).
14.
Remove clamp J-34013-20 from damper shaft.
15.
Remove two locking pins at bottom of tool.
16.
Remove strut assembly from compressor.
Installing Strut On Car
Figure 2 - Strut Location
1.
Install strut and three nuts attaching strut to body, refer to Figure 2. If scribe marks were made in Step 1 of "Removing Strut From Car" align
strut washers with scribe marks. Tighten nuts to 24 N-m (18 ft.lbs.).
2.
Install knuckle to strut bolts, refer to Figure 2. Carefully align strut with scribe marks made in step 6 of "Removing Strut From Car". Tighten
bolts to 1985 N-m (144 ft.lbs.).
3.
Install brake line bracket to strut bolt. Tighten to 17 N-m (13 ft.lbs.).
4.
Install wheel and tire assembly. Tighten to 140 N-m (100 ft.lbs.).
5.
Raise vehicle and remove jack stands.
6.
Lower vehicle.
WARRANTY
For warranty purposes, use Labor Operation E3927 (replace both side strut mounts) at 1.4 hours.