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.
If 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.Liftgate Hinge Replacement Panels
Liftgate Hinge ReplacementCalloutComponent NamePreliminary ProceduresRemove the liftgate. Refer toLiftgate Replacement.Lower the rear of the headliner to access the inner bolts.Refer toHeadlining Trim Panel Replacement.Use a grease pencil to mark the liftgate hinge position tothe body prior to remov ...