Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement
Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring ReplacementTools Required
^ J3289-20 Holding Fixture
^ J34013-B Strut Compressor
^ J34013-38 Alignment Rod
^ J34013-20 Damper Rod Clamp
Removal Procedure
Notice: Use care when handling the coil springs in order to avoid chipping or scratching the coating. Damage to the coating will result in premature failure of the coil springs.
1. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle in order to perform this procedure.
2. Install the strut (1) into the J34013-B.
3. Turn the compressor forcing screw (3) until the spring compresses slightly.
4. Use a socket (3) in order to prevent the strut shaft from turning. Remove the strut shaft retaining nut.
5. Install the J34013-38 in order to help guide the strut shaft out of the assembly.
6. Loosen the compressor screw while guiding the strut shaft out of the assembly. Continue loosening the compressor screw until the strut and the spring may be removed.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the strut in the J34013-B with the J34013-20 clamped on the strut shaft (1) in the strut compressor.
Important:
^ Ensure that the flat on the upper spring seat faces out from the centerline of the vehicle. When you mount the spring seat in the strut compressor, ensure that the spring seat faces in the same direction as the steering knuckle mounting flange.
^ If the bearing had been removed from the upper spring seat, install the bearing into the upper spring seat in the same orientation as it had been. Also, install the bearing in the spring seat before attaching to the strut mount.
2. Install the spring over the strut in the correct position.
3. Move the assembly upright in the strut compressor.
4. Install the upper locking pin (2).
5. Install the rod J34013-38 into the strut guide strut shaft.
6. Start fuming the compressor screw clockwise on the J34013-B, while guiding the J34013-38 to the center strut shaft in the assembly.
7. Continue to turn the compressor forcing screw (3) on the strut compressor until the strut shaft threads are visible through the top of the strut assembly (1).
8. Install the strut washer and retaining nut.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
9. Remove the clamp J34013-20 from the strut shaft.
Tighten the strut mount retaining nut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.) while holding the strut shaft with the socket.
10. Remove the strut from the strut compressor.
11. Install the strut assembly to the vehicle.