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 Spring Compressor
- J 34013-88 Compressor Adapter

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the strut assembly.
2. Mount the J 34013-B into the J 3289-20.
3. Install the strut assembly into the J 34013-B using the J 34013-88.
4. Compress the coil spring.





5. Remove the dust cap (1).
6. Remove the strut rod piston nut (2).
7. Release the compressed spring (10).
8. Remove the strut assembly from the J 34013-B.
9. Remove the following components from the strut:
^ The strut mount (3)
^ The dust seal (4)
^ The spring seat (5)
^ The upper insulator (6)
^ The coil spring (10)
^ The spring bumper (7)
^ The lower insulator (9)

Installation Procedure

Important: Make sure that the spring seat "flat spot" faces outboard toward the strut mounting bracket, while the strut mount "flat spot" faces inboard away from the mounting bracket, when assembling the unit.





1. Install the following components to the strut:
^ The lower insulator (9)
^ The spring bumper (7)
^ The coil spring (10)
^ The upper insulator (6)
^ The spring seat (5)
^ The dust seal (4)
^ The strut mount (3)





2. Mount the strut assembly into the J 34013-B using the J 34013-88.





3. Identify the orientation of the spring seat (1), the strut mount (3) then compress the coil spring.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the strut rod piston nut and hold the strut rod, at the top, from turning.
^ Tighten the strut rod piston nut (2) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the dust cap (1).
6. Release the compressed coil spring (10).





7. Remove the strut from the J 34013-B.
8. Install the strut assembly.