• Maintenance

  Maintenance Overview

  Belts

  Hoses

  Wiper Blades

  Automatic Transmission Service

  Cooling System Service

  Power Steering System Service

  Cabin Air Filters

  Engine Air Filters

  In-line Fuel Filter

  Automatic Transmission Filter

• Engine Cooling System

  Engine Cooling Overview

  Radiator and Cap

  Thermostat

  Engine Cooling Motor

• Brake System

  Brake System Overview

  Brake Caliper

  Master Cylinder

  Brake Drum

  Parking Brake Cable

  Brake Hose

  Brake Rotor

  Wheel Cylinder

  Antilock Brake System (ABS)

• Ride and Handling System

  Ride and Handling System Overview

  Stabilizer Bar Link

  Ball Joint

  Shock Absorber

  Lower Control Arm

  Strut Mount/Bearing

  Coil Spring

  MacPherson Strut

  Strut Cushion

  Bushing

• Steering System

  Steering System Overview

  Power Steering Fluid Reservoir and Pump

  Rack-and-Pinion Steering Assembly

  Pitman Arm

  Tie Rod End

  Drag Link/Center Link

  Idler Arm

  Integral Steering Gear

  Power Steering Hose

• Starting & Charging System

  Starting & Charging System Overview

  Battery

  Spark Plug

  Ignition Coil

  Alternator

  Distributor Cap

  Spark Plug Wire Set

  Starter Motor and Solenoid

  Ignition Module and Coil

• Heating & Air Conditioning System

  Heating & Air Conditioning System Overview

  Compressor

  Compressor Clutch

  Condenser

  Expansion Valve or Orifice Tube

  Accumulator/Drier

  Heater Hose

  Evaporator

  Blower Motor

  Heater Core

• Fuel & Engine System

  Fuel & Engine System Overview

  Mechanical Fuel Pump

  Carburetor

  Fuel Sending Unit

  Fuel Injector

  Mass Air Flow Sensor

  Idle Air Control/Linear Flow Valve

  Modular Fuel Pump (Includes Sender)

  Strainer

  Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)

  Fuel Pressure Regulator

  In-line Fuel Pump

• Exhaust & Emissions

  Exhaust & Emissions Overview

  Catalytic Converter

  PCV Valve

  EGR Valve

  Oxygen Sensor

• Powertrain System

  Powertrain System Overview

  Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

  Engine

• Tires

  Tire safety overview

• Transmission System

  Transmission System Overview

  Transmission

  Clutch Kit

Strut Cushion

The strut cushion is a bellow that protects the shock absorber piston by sealing out dirt, moisture and other contaminants.

Common signs of wear include rips, tears or cracks in the cushion itself.