Attachment III - Technical Instructions
SAFETY RECALL 93S641993 PROBE LIFTGATE STRUT
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
INSPECTION:
1. Open the liftgate. Figure 1.
2. Measure the diameter of the peened end (bracket side) of the rivet (see Figure 3) that attaches the liftgate strut, using the 7.0 mm gauge provided. It should be measured in at least two different places. See A & B, Figure 2.
(NOTE:
This Is done by placing the open end of the gauge flat against the bracket and sliding it toward the peened end of the rivet).
3. If either measurement result is:
a. OVER 7.0 mm Gauge won't slide by peened end. This liftgate strut is O.K., repeat step two for the other side.
b. UNDER 7.0 mm Gauge will slide by peened end. This lift gate strut MUST be replaced. Proceed to the replacement procedure.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
IF AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES (I.E. SPOILERS ETC.) HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE LIFTGATE ON THIS 1993 PROSE:
1. The factory struts may have been replaced. If the factory struts have been replaced by aftermarket struts do nothing. Release the vehicle.
2. If it is necessary to replace the factory liftgate strut(s) per safety recall 93S64, verify that the replacement struts are adequate for proper liftgate operation.
REMOVAL:
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (TWO PEOPLE NEEDED... A TECHNICIAN & ASSISTANT)
1. Open the liftgate, have an assistant hold the liftgate.
2. Remove the strut from the ball stud, remove and discard the ball stud.
3. Remove the two lower bolts (12 mm.) from the bottom strut bracket and remove strut.
INSTALLATION:
1. Install the new ball stud and tighten to 16-22 N-m (12-16 ft.lbs.), and install (push) the new strut on the ball stud.
2. Install the two lower bolts to the bottom strut bracket and tighten to 9-12 N-m (79-122 in.lbs.)