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VI. Trimming the Upper A-Arm
NOTE: It will be necessary to trim the flange off of
the upper A-arm in order to make clearance for the
flex member (Figure 8).
1. Remove the control arm mounting hardware and replace with bolts
(D), flatwashers (E), and nylock nuts (C) being sure to insert them
with the bolt heads facing the inside of the control mount in order to
provide adequate clearance for the air strut (Figure 8).
2. The inside flange on the upper control arm can be trimmed by
using a die grinder with a cut-off wheel or grinding bit. Be sure all
sharp edges are removed, and paint the exposed area when
complete (Figure 8).
3. The top bar for the upper control arm will also need to be trimmed.
Grind 1/8” off of a 3” area (Figure 8).
IV. Installing the Strut Assembly
1. Using the template at the end of the manual, line up the three
holes in the template with the three holes in the upper strut tower.
2. Make a mark in the engine compartment where the fourth hole
will need to be drilled.
3. Remove the template and drill a hole in the upper strut tower
large enough to accomodate the air fitting from the top of the
strut (Figure 9).
NOTE: Be sure that you have adequate clearance before drilling.
NOTE: The same template will be used for both sides of the
vehicle.
NOTE: A silicone seal or rubber grommett is recommended to
protect the air line where it passes through the strut tower.
4. Place the upper strut mount back into the compartment.
NOTE: Rotate the strut assembly so that the air fitting is through
the center previously drilled hole.
5. Fasten the strut using the three previously removed nuts (Figure 10).
6. Tighten the nut at the top of the upper strut mount at this time.
7. Slide the lower end of the strut into the strut fork.
8. Replace the previously removed lower strut mounting bolt (Figure
11). Leave loose at this time.
9. Tighten the the lower strut mounting bolt.
10.Securely tighten the three nylock nuts in the engine compartment.
11. Install the air line at this time (Figure 10).
Figure 11
Figure 10
Figure 9
Figure 8
