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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 Montana SV6 - AWD 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 42991 Strut Rod Nut Socket
    • J 45400 Strut Spring Compressor

Disassembly Procedure
  1. Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 743246 Size: SH
  2. Install the strut (2) in the J 45400  (1).

    3. Important: The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.


    Object Number: 743241 Size: SH
  3. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring (2) is compressed.
  4. Use a 45 TORX® socket in order to hold the strut shaft. Use the J 42991 to remove the upper strut mount nut.
  5. Remove the strut from the J 45400 .
  6. Loosen the compressor forcing screw (1) until the upper strut mount and coil spring (2) may be removed.
  7. Remove the upper strut mount and the coil spring from the J 45400 .

Assembly Procedure
  1. Install the coil spring and upper strut mount to the J 45400 .

    2. Object Number: 743241 Size: SH
  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. Loosely install the strut retaining nut.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Use a 45 TORX® socket in order to hold the strut shaft. Use the J 42991 to install the upper strut mount nut.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the strut mount nut to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).

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