Changing the '84 Fiero 4-cylinder Dogbone #3
The Fiero's torque strut (nicknamed the "dogbone" for its distinctive shape), is a milled piece of metal with hollow cylinders at each end, with metal-centered rubber bushings inside. Its purpose is to anchor the top of the engine to the rear chassis and keep it from moving excessively under hard acceleration, such as starting from a standing stop in first gear.
You can see more of the engine compartment here. The valve cover is at upper right; the air cleaner housing at upper left.
Changing the '84 Fiero 4-cylinder Dogbone #3
The Fiero's torque strut (nicknamed the "dogbone" for its distinctive shape), is a milled piece of metal with hollow cylinders at each end, with metal-centered rubber bushings inside. Its purpose is to anchor the top of the engine to the rear chassis and keep it from moving excessively under hard acceleration, such as starting from a standing stop in first gear.
You can see more of the engine compartment here. The valve cover is at upper right; the air cleaner housing at upper left.