To change a rear strut on a Mercury Topaz, you will need to safely lift and secure the vehicle, remove the wheel and brake assembly, disconnect the strut from the suspension system and corresponding mounting bolts, then install the new strut and reassemble in reverse order. It is recommended to have the proper tools and mechanical knowledge to perform this task safely.
remove the rear wheel, undo the bottom bolt of the strut. inside the car remove the plasic paneling in the back covering the strut mount. unscrew both nuts and pull the strut out.
You'll need a coil spring compressor. Jack up the rear end. Remove rear tire. Open the rear trunk - remove rubber cover / locate the "three" mounting bolts to the assemby. Remove lower mounting bolt on strut. Remove strut assembly -caution ... it's under a lot of pressure from the coil spring. Remove the OLD strut from the assembly. To replace the new strut, you'll need to compress the coil spring as much as possible. Re-assemble the strut to the mounting hardware. Push the "three bolt" assembly through the trunk mount and tighten. Re-attach the lower mounting bolt to the strut. Be advised "under a lot of pressure from the coil spring." Is a serious understatement. You need a special tool to compress this strut and attempting to disassemble strut without the tool locking it in could result in SERIOUS injury or even death.
The Chrysler 300 rear struts are held in place with a retaining bolt on each end of the strut. Remove the retaining bolts and the strut will come off. Reverse the process to install the new rear struts.
First you must remove the rear seat to gain access to the top strut mounts. The bottom of the rear seat comes out first. On the 96 model there are two tabs at the base of the seat bottm that you pull forward to release the seat bottom. I'm not sure if the 93 is the same. After removal of the rear seat bottom, you will see a bolt at the bottom of each side of the rear seat back that need to be removed. Fold down the arm rest and disconnect the vinyl cover at the base of the armrest to expose and remove two screws. Push up on the rear seat back to unhook three plastic hooks (center and one at each end) at the top of the rear seat back. Remove the seat back. Remove the large metal support panel that is behind the seat back. Safely jack up the rear of the car and support on jack stands so the rear wheels hang free. Doing one strut at a time, remove the two top strut mount bolts leaving the center strut stud nut in place. The strut and mount will lower out of the unibody. Disconnect the bottom strut mount. Remove the strut/coil spring assembly. Using a strut/spring compressor (some auto parts stores rent these) compress the spring. Carefully remove the top strut stud retaining nut, top strut mount, bumpers and strut boot. Carefully install compressed spring, strut boot, bumpers and top strut mount on new strut and install washer and retaining nut. Reinstall strut and etc. in reverse order.
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front: open hood look far left/right locate wheel well once located find the three bolts on top dead center remove these lift car remove tire locate steering knuckle look behind knuckle there'll be to bolts holding the strut to the knuckle remove nuts and w/ one hand on strut remove bolts then remove strut next pat self on back your done. rear: open hatch/trunk look far left/right locate hump behind seat remove rubber cap remove three bolts...lift car remove wheel locate the one bolt holdin the strut to the knuckle with one hand on strut remove bolt congrats ur done lol
Your vehicle is equipped with struts. Answer Provided By Freeautomechanic.com == To Remove: # Remove the three upper strut-to-body mounting nuts. # Raise and safely support the vehicle. # Remove the rear tire and wheel. # Disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the strut. # Scribe the strut to the knuckle so it can be installed in the original position. # Support the knuckle and hub and then remove the strut to knuckle bolts. # Remove the strut from the vehicle. To Install: Rear strut assembly removal/installation # Position the strut on the rear suspension. # Install the strut to knuckle bolts. Tighten the bolts to 90 lb ft (122 Nm). # Connect the stabilizer bar link to the strut. # Install the tire and wheel assembly. # Install the three upper strut mounting nuts. Tighten the nuts to 30 lb ft (41 Nm). # Lower the vehicle. # Check and adjust the rear wheel alignment if necessary.
* Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts,raise the rear of the car and support it securely on jackstands and remove the wheels * Remove the brake hose clip from the bracket and disconnect the stabilizer bar link on the strut.If the vehicle is equipped with ABS remove the speed sensor harness bracket bolt * Remove the strut to knuckle nuts and knock the bolts out with a hammer and punch * Separate the strut from the knuckle dont allow the knuckle to fall outward as this may damage the brake hose * Remove the luggage compartment trim panel for access to the upper mounting nuts * Have an assistant support the strut and spring assembly while you remove the three upper mounting nuts.Remove the assembly from the fenderwell
* Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts,raise the rear of the car and support it securely on jackstands and remove the wheels * Remove the brake hose clip from the bracket and disconnect the stabilizer bar link on the strut.If the vehicle is equipped with ABS remove the speed sensor harness bracket bolt * Remove the strut to knuckle nuts and knock the bolts out with a hammer and punch * Separate the strut from the knuckle dont allow the knuckle to fall outward as this may damage the brake hose * Remove the luggage compartment trim panel for access to the upper mounting nuts * Have an assistant support the strut and spring assembly while you remove the three upper mounting nuts.Remove the assembly from the fenderwell
Interstate/Aspencade, quote from my shop book.......... Bike On Center stand, remove the four left saddlebag mount bolts and 2 nuts. remove the reflex reflector from the rear fender, remove the left saddlebag and rear fender. remove the rear bumper by removing the four bolts and retainers. remove the axle nut and RIGHT shock absorber lower mount bolt. remove LEFT shock absorber lower mount bolt. Remove the axle pinch bolt. Raise the rear wheel with a block large enough that the axle clears the muffler. Remove the axle and move the caliper assembly outward to allow removal of the rear wheel. Remove the rear wheel : Note: Do not depress the brake pedal while the wheel is off. Good luck.
Remove the firing pin from the rear and the locking bolt will side out the side of the bolt