Tools Required
Removal Procedure
Notice: Use care when handling the coil springs in order to avoid chipping or
scratching the coating. Damage to the coating will result in premature failure
of the coil springs.
- Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle. Refer to
Strut Assembly Replacement
.
- Install the strut (1) into the J 34013-B
.
- Turn the compressor forcing screw (3) until the spring compresses
slightly.
- Use a socket (3) in order
to hold the strut shaft from turning.
Remove the strut shaft
retaining nut.
- Install the J 34013-38
in order to help guide the strut
shaft out of the assembly.
- Loosen the compressor screw while guiding the strut shaft out
of the assembly. Continue loosening the compressor screw until the strut
and the spring may be removed.
Installation Procedure
- Install the strut in the J 34013-B
with the J 34013-20
clamped on the strut
shaft (1) in the strut compressor.
Important:
⢠| Ensure that the flat on the upper spring seat faces out from the
centerline of the vehicle. When you mount the spring seat in the strut compressor,
ensure that the spring seat faces in the same direction as the
steering knuckle mounting flange. |
⢠| If the bearing had been removed from the upper spring seat, install
the bearing into the upper spring seat in the same orientation as it had
been. Also, install the bearing in the spring seat before attaching
to the strut mount. |
- Install the spring over the strut in the correct position.
- Move the assembly upright in the strut compressor.
- Install the upper locking pin (2).
- Install the rod J 34013-38
into the strut
guide strut shaft.
- Start turning the compressor screw clockwise on the J 34013-B
, while guiding the J 34013-38
to the center strut shaft in the
assembly.
- Continue to turn the compressor
forcing screw (3) on the strut compressor until the strut shaft threads
are visible through the top of the strut assembly (1).
- Install the strut washer and retaining nut.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Remove the clamp J 34013-20
from the strut shaft.
Tighten
Tighten the strut mount nut to 75 NĀ·m (55 lb ft)
while holding the strut shaft with the socket.
- Remove the strut from the strut compressor.
- Install the strut assembly to the vehicle. Refer to
Strut Assembly Replacement
.