5.14
BODY AND STEERING
FRONT STRUT REMOVAL
Refer to drawing on page page 5.13
1. Remove the wheel on the side of the strut that is to be replaced.
2. Remove the front cab.
3. With an open end wrench hold the shock tower nut (16) and with a socket turn the shock rod.
4. Remove the screw that holds on the brake line to the strut.
5. Remove the carrier bearing assembly fasteners (4,7).
6. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
FRONT STRUT INSTALLATION
Refer to drawing on page page 5.13
1. Place strut assembly into the frame and insert the strut flange nut (16).
2. Insert the strut into the carrier bearing assembly and insert the fasteners (4,7).
3. Torque the top strut flange nut (16) to 40 ft-lb (54 Nm).
4. Torque the carrier bearing fasteners (7) to 37 ft-lb (50Nm).
5. Replace the torx fastener that holds the brake line in place.
6. Replace front cab.
BEARING REPLACEMENT
Refer to drawing on page page 5.13
1. Remove the front bearing carrier (1).
2. Remove the snap ring (3) from the bearing carrier.
3. Press out the bearing (2).
4. Press in new bearing.
5. Replace the snap ring
6. Install bearing carrier.
7. Torque the bearing carrier to strut mounting fasteners to 37 ft-lb (50Nm).