Sable V6-182 3.0L (1986)
Radius Arm: Service and Repair
Sedan
Fig. 5 Tension strut bushing installation. Sedan models
1. Raise vehicle on frame contact hoist using lift pads located rearward of front wheels and forward of rear wheels. Raise hoist only enough to
contact body.
2. Working inside trunk, loosen, but do not remove, three strut-to-inner body attaching nuts.
3. Raise vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
4. Remove tension strut-to-spindle attaching nut.
5. Remove tension strut-to-body attaching nut.
6. While moving spindle rearward, remove tension strut.
7. Install new inner washers and bushings on both ends of tension strut. Refer to Fig. 5,for bushing and washer identification.
8. Install tension strut end into body bracket, then install outer bushing, washers and nut. Do not tighten nut at this time.
9. While moving spindle rearward, install tension strut in spindle, then install outer bushing, washer and nut.
10. Ensure bushings are correctly seated in mountings, Fig. 5,then torque attaching nuts 52-74 ft lb.
11. Support spindle with suitable jack stand, then working inside trunk, remove three strut-to-inner body attaching nuts. Install new nuts and torque to
19-26 ft lb.
12. Remove jack stand, then install tire and wheel assembly.
13. Lower vehicle.
