Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement

DISASSEMBLE PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J 3289-20 Strut Compressor Holding Fixture
- J 34013-B Strut Spring Compressor
- J 34013-88 Strut Compressor Adapter

1. Remove the strut from the vehicle.





2. Place strut assembly in the J 34013-B with adapter J 34013-88.





3. Compress the spring.
4. Remove the upper bearing support nut (3). Counter-hold the strut piston if necessary.
5. Remove the bearing and plate assembly (4).
6. Decompress the spring.
7. Disassemble the following components:
^ The upper spring support plate (5)
^ The upper insulator (6)
^ The strut bumper (7)
^ The strut cover from the strut (8)
8. Remove the spring (11) from the strut (9).
9. Remove the lower insulator from the strut (10).



ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE





1. Install lower insulator to the strut (10).

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.

2. Install the spring (11) to the strut (9).
3. Assemble the following components:
^ The upper spring support plate (5)
^ The upper insulator (6)
^ The strut bumper (7)
^ The strut cover to the strut (8)
4. Position the spring within the upper and within the lower rubber isolation rings.
5. Compress the spring (11).
6. Install the bearing and plate assembly (4).
7. Install the upper bearing support nut (3).
^ Tighten the upper bearing support nut to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.) Release the spring tension from the spring compressor.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





8. Remove the strut assembly from the J 34013-B. Position the spring properly between the insulators.
9. Install strut to vehicle.