Glossary “strut tower gauge” Definition:
Allows visual alignment of the upper body area. It shows misalignment of the strut tower / upper body parts in relation to the vehicle’s centerline plane and datum plane.
What is strut?
strut position check
Glossary “strut position check” Definition:
A test to check the position of the struts, thus determining if there is any damage in the area.
strut pulling plate
Glossary “strut pulling plate” Definition:
Device designed to bolt onto the top of the strut towers for pulling.
strut rotation check
Glossary “strut rotation check” Definition:
A test to see if the strut is damaged.
strut rod
Glossary “strut rod” Definition:
Heavy steel rod in the suspension system located ahead or behind a lower control arm. A strut attached between car framework and lower control arm outer end on many vehicles to determine fore and aft position of the outer arm.
strut actuator
Glossary “strut actuator” Definition:
Electronically controlled actuator that controls strut firmness in a computer-controlled suspension system.
strut adjusting knob
Glossary “strut adjusting knob” Definition:
In an adjustable strut, an adjusting knob which can vary the strut orifice opening, generally accessible without having to raise the vehicle.
strut cartridge
Glossary “strut cartridge” Definition:
A self-contained unit with a pressure tube and a piston rod assembly, factory sealed and calibrated.
strut
Glossary “strut” Definition:
1). Components connected from the top of the steering knuckle to the upper strut mount that maintain the knuckle position and act as shock absorbers to control spring action in a vehicle’s suspension system. This is used on most front wheel drive cars and some rear wheel drive cars. 2). Device that transfers servo apply force to the transmission band. A strut may be located either between the servo or lever and the band, or between the anchor and the band.