Unit Repair Suspension Strut

^ Tools Required:
- J 3289-20 Holding Fixture
- J 34013-B Strut Compressor
- J 34013-20 Damper Rod Clamp
- J 34013-38 Alignment Rod
- Or Equivalents

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

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Strut from vehicle.

Disassemble
1. Install strut in strut compressor J 34013-B and J 3289-20.
2. Turn compressor forcing Screw until spring compresses slightly.
3. Hold strut shaft from turning using a socket and remove strut shaft nut.
4. Install rod J 34013-38 to help guide strut shaft out.
5. Loosen compressor screw while guiding strut shaft out. Continue loosening compressor screw until strut and spring can be remove.

Assemble
1. Strut in strut compressor J 34013-B with J 34013-20 clamped on strut shaft in strut compressor.
2. Spring over strut in correct position, and move upright in strut compressor. Install upper locking pin.

Important: If bearing had been removed from upper spring seat, the bearing must be installed into the upper spring seat in the same orientation as it had been. Also, the bearing must be installed in the spring seat before attaching to the strut mount.

3. Alignment rod J 34013-B into strut to guide strut shaft.
4. Start turning the compressor screw clockwise on J 34013-B, while guiding J 34013-38 to center strut shaft.
5. Continue to turn compressor forcing screw on strut compressor until strut shaft threads are visible through top of strut.
6. Washer and nut.
7. Remove J 34013-20 from strut shaft.
^ Tighten strut mount nut to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.) while holding strut shaft with socket.
8. Remove strut from strut compressor.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Strut to vehicle.