Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement

Disassemble Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J3289-20 Strut Compressor Holding Fixture
- J34013-B Strut Spring Compressor
- J34013-88 Strut Compressor Adapter
1. Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement





2. Place strut assembly in the J34013-B with adapter J34013-88.





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:
^ Remove the upper spring support plate (5).
^ Remove the upper insulator (6).
^ Remove the strut bumper (7).
^ Remove 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

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.





1. Install lower insulator to the strut (10).
2. Install the spring (11) to the strut (9).
3. Assemble the following components:
^ Install the upper spring support plate (5).
^ Install the upper insulator (6).
^ Install the strut bumper (7).
^ Install 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).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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.





8. Remove the strut assembly from the J34013-B. Check that the spring is properly positioned between the insulators.
9. Install strut to vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement