Concorde V6-2.7L VIN V (2001)
Radius Arm: Service and Repair
REMOVAL-TENSION STRUT
The tension strut is removed from the vehicle with the lower control arm, then separated.
REMOVAL-TENSION STRUT CRADLE BUSHING.
1. Remove lower control arm and tension strut as an assembly from the vehicle.
2. Remove the tension strut cradle bushing halve and sleeve from the tension strut.
3. Remove the remaining tension strut cradle bushing halve from the engine cradle assembly.
INSTALLATION-TENSION STRUT
The tension strut is attached to the lower control arm, then the two are installed together.
INSTALLATION-TENSION STRUT CRADLE BUSHING
1. Install tension strut cradle isolator bushing halve into front side of cradle mounting hole, until squarely seated against cradle.
2. Install isolator bushing halve on tension strut until it is seated against retaining washer as shown.
3. Reinstall the tension strut and lower control arm as an assembly back in the vehicle.
