Title: Inspect, remove, and/or replace track bar, strut rods/radius arms, and related mounts and bushings.
Course: Automotive Technology III (20104-III) > Section: SUSPENSION AND STEERING: Suspension System

Procedures should include

- conducting a visual inspection, according to state inspection procedures
- using specialized tools, according to manufacturer guidelines.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are methods of preserving alignment when servicing strut rods and bushings? Why is this important?
- How do strut rods and bushings affect caster and braking?
- Will a bent strut rod cause a vehicle to pull? Explain.