Penske Racing Shocks PS-Mustang-Strut - Manual (Page 13)

Mustang Strut 2011/2012
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Next take the shaft assembly and submerge it into the oil, make sure the cross holes,(k), on the shaft are
submerged in the oil, from this point on, don’t allow the cross holes to come out of the oil.
Manually displace the shaft up and down (l). You will get air out of it initially; continue to displace the shaft
up and down until you get a smooth, solid feel.
You then want to pull the shaft assembly up so that the top out plate is in the middle of the threads (m);
you may have to add a bit of oil to ensure the cross holes stay submerged.
Finally slide the shaft bearing (n) down and start to thread into the body, once it starts to get tight, remove
the floating piston tool, and finishing tightening the bearing.
There is no torque spec on this, make sure you get it good and tight, more than snug.
The inner tube assembly is then ready to be reinserted into the outer tube. Make sure there is 1 jam nut
bottomed on the shaft prior to inserting into outer body. (o,p)
Thread on first jam nut, torque to 60 ft/lbs with Red Loctite, then the second, torque to 60 ft/lbs with Red
Loctite. (q)
Reinstall adjuster assembly, and internal metering rod and tube. Make sure small extension and washer are
installed as well. (r)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)