Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement
Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement^ Tools Required
- J 3289-20 Holding Fixture
- J 34013-B Strut Compressor
- J 34013-20 Damper Rod Clamp
- J 34013- 197 Alignment Rod
- J 42991 Strut Rod Nut Socket
- J 34013-971 Strut Compressor Lower Adapter
- J 34013-972 Strut Compressor Upper Adapter
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
2. Install the strut (1) in the J 34013-B using adapters J 34013-971, J-34013-972 and the J 3289-20.
3. Turn the compressor forcing screw (3) until the spring compresses slightly.
4. Use a 45 TORX socket in order to hold the strut shaft. Remove the strut mount nut by turning with J42991.
5. Install the J34013-197to help guide the strut shaft out of the strut upper mount.
6. Loosen the compressor screw while guiding the strut shaft out of the strut upper mount. Continue loosening the compressor forcing screw until you can remove the strut and the spring.
Assembly Procedure
Important: When assembling the strut mount to the strut, orient the mount such that the mount stud without the hole next to it is lined up above the opening in the strut-to-knuckle attachment bracket. This should orient the wedge/bearing/upper spring seat such that the angle of the upper spring seat is approximately parallel to the angle of the lower spring seat. If it does not, rotate the wedge on the mount, keeping the mount oriented as described, until the upper spring seat is approximately parallel to the lower spring seat.
1. Assemble the strut (1) in the J 34013-B using adapters J 34013-971, J-34013-972 and J 34013-20 clamped to the strut shaft.
2. Insert the spring over the strut in the correct position and move the spring upright in the strut compressor. Install the upper locking pin (2).
3. Insert the J 34013-197 into the strut (1) in order to guide the strut shaft.
4. Start turning the compressor screw (3) clockwise on J34013-B, while guiding J34013-197to center the strut shaft.
5. Continue to turn the compressor, forcing the screw on the strut compressor until the strut shaft threads are visible through the top of the strut.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
6. Attach the washer and the nut.
Remove the J 34013-20 from the strut shaft.
^ Tighten the strut mount nut to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.) with J 42991 while holding the strut shaft with a 45 TORX socket.
7. Remove the strut from the strut compressor.
8. Install the strut to vehicle.