Tools Required

Notice: Care should be taken to avoid scratching or cracking the spring coating when handling the front suspension coil spring. Damage can cause premature failure.

1. Mount the J 34013-B in the J 3289-20 .
2. Mount the strut (1) into the J 3289-20 . Ensure that the J 34013-B has the strut mounting holes (2) drilled for a specific car line.
3. Compress the strut approximately ½ its height after the initial contact with the cap. Do not bottom the spring or dampen the rod.



4. Remove the nut (2) from the strut dampener shaft.
5. Place the J 34013-27 on top of the dampen shaft.

Use this rod to guide the dampen shaft straight down through the bearing cap while decompressing the spring.




6. Remove the components from the strut (7):

•

Cap (1)

•	Strut mount nut (2)

•	Strut mount bearing (3)

•	Upper spring insulator (4)

•	Strut dust shield (9)

•	Jounce Bumber (8)

•	Strut coil spring (5)

•	Lower spring insulator (6)

Notice: Care should be taken to avoid scratching or cracking the spring coating when handling the front suspension coil spring. Damage can cause premature failure.

1. Install the bearing cap if it had been previously removed.



2. Mount the strut into the J 34013-B using the bottom locking pin only (4).
3. Extend dampener shaft and install the J 34013-20 on the dampener shaft.
4. Install the spring over the dampener.



5. Swing the strut assembly (1) up and install the upper locking pin (2).



6. Install the upper insulator (4) , the dust shield (9), the bumper (8), and the upper spring seat. Face the spring seat flat in the same direction as the centerline of the strut assembly spindle.
7. Install the J 34013-27 .
8. Turn the forcing screw while the J 34013-27 centers the assembly.
9. When the threads on the dampener shaft are visible, remove the J 34013-27 and install the nut (2).




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.

10. In order to tighten the nut, use a line wrench (1) while holding the dampener shaft with the socket (2).

Tighten
Tighten to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).




11. Remove the J 34013-20 .