Raise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the wheel and tire assemblies. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Remove the strut to knuckle nuts and bolts. Discard the nuts and bolts.
morenegativemorepositiveIf the strut has not been previously modified, perform the following procedure:Disconnect the strut from the knuckle.
Note:
Maximum outboard adjustment—(increased negative camber) 2.0-mm of outboard elongationor to within 11.0-mm from outboard edge of lower strut clevis bracket, whichever comesfirstMaximum inboard adjustment—(increased positive camber) 4.0-mm of inboard elongationIf filing the strut, paint the exposed metal with primer.If increasing negative camber, remove material from the outside of the lower struthole.If decreasing negative camber, remove material from the inside of the lower struthole.Loosely install new strut to knuckle nuts and bolts.
Adjust the camber to specifications by moving the top of the wheel in or out as necessary.Refer toWheel Alignment Specifications.
Caution:Refer toFastener Caution.
Tighten strut to knuckle nuts and bolts to 185-Y (136-lb-ft).Install the wheel and tire assemblies. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation.Hood Ajar Indicator Description and Operation Panels
Hood Ajar SwitchThe body control module (BCM) applies B+ to the hood ajarsignal circuit and monitors the voltage to determine the positionof the hood. When the hood is closed, the switch is open andvoltage remains high. When the hood is open, the switch is closedand the voltage is pulled low.The BCM ...