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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    â€¢ J 42991 Strut Rod Nut Socket
    â€¢ J 45400 Strut Spring Compressor

Disassembly Procedure


    Object Number: 743246  Size: SH
  1. Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.
  2. Install the strut (2) in the J 45400  (1).

  3. Object Number: 743241  Size: SH

    Note: The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.

  4. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring (2) is compressed.

  5. Object Number: 1079158  Size: SH
  6. Use a 45 TORX® socket in order to hold the strut shaft. Remove the upper strut mount nut by turning with J 42991 .
  7. Remove the strut from the J 45400 .

  8. Object Number: 743241  Size: SH
  9. Loosen the compressor forcing screw (1) until the upper strut mount and coil spring (2) may be removed.
  10. Remove the upper strut mount and the coil spring from the J 45400 .

Assembly Procedure


    Object Number: 743241  Size: SH
  1. Install the coil spring and upper strut mount to the J 45400 .
  2. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.
  3. Install the strut to the coil spring and upper strut mount.
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1079158  Size: SH
  5. Install the strut retaining nut.
  6. Using the J 42991 and a 45 TORX® socket, install the strut mount nut.

    Tighten
    Tighten the strut mount nut to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).

  7. Remove the strut from the J 45400 .
  8. Install the strut to the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.