Tools Required
Disassembly Procedure
- Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to
Strut Assembly Replacement
.
- Install the strut (2) in the J 45400
(1).
Important: The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.
- Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring (2)
is compressed.
- Use a 45 TORX® socket in order
to hold the strut shaft. Remove the upper strut mount nut by turning withJ 42991
.
- Remove the strut from the J 45400
.
- Loosen the compressor forcing screw (1)
until the upper strut mount and coil spring (2) may be removed.
- Remove the upper strut mount and the coil spring from the J 45400
.
Assembly Procedure
- Install the coil spring and upper strut mount
to the J 45400
.
- Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring
is compressed.
- Install the strut to the coil spring and upper strut mount.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the strut retaining nut.
Using the J 42991
and a 45 TORX®
socket, install the strut mount nut.
Tighten
Tighten the strut mount nut to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).
- Remove the strut from the J 45400
.
- Install the strut to the vehicle. Refer to
Strut Assembly Replacement
.