Strut Rod (See page RA-56) REMOVAL OF STRUT ROD 1. JACK UP VEHICLE 2. REMOVE STRUT ROD (a) Remove the strut rod mounting bolt and nut, disconnect the strut rod from the axle carrier. (b) Remove the strut rod mounting bolt, remove the strut rod from the body. REPLACEMENT OF STRUT ROD BUSHING REPLACE STRUT ROD BUSHING (a) Using SST, press out the strut rod bushing. SST 09726-35010 (b) Using SST, press in a new strut rod bushing. SST 09726-35010 INSTALLATION OF STRUT ROD 1. INSTALL STRUT ROD (a) Position the strut rod to the body and temporarily install the bolt.