Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J3289 - 20 Holding Fixture
- J34013-B Strut Compressor
- J34013 - 38 Alignment Rod
- J-34143 - 970 Adapters

Notice: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or cracking the spring coating when handling the front suspension coil spring. Failure to observe this notice may result in spring breakage.

Important: Remove the strut from the vehicle in order to perform this procedure. Refer to Strut Replacement.





1. Install the strut (1) into the J34013-B.
^ Tighten the nuts (2) flush with the strut compressor.
^ Install the locking pins (4) through the strut.

2. Turn the compressor forcing screw (3) until the spring compresses slightly.





3. Use a socket (3) in order to hold the strut shaft from turning. Remove the 24 mm strut shaft nut using a 24 mm wrench (2).





4. Install the J34013-38 in order to help guide the strut shaft out of the assembly.





5. Loosen the compressor screw (3) while guiding the strut shaft (1) out of the assembly. Continue loosening the compressor screw until the strut and the spring may be removed.

Notice: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or cracking the spring coating when handling the front suspension coil spring. Failure to observe this notice may result in spring breakage.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J34013-B Strut Compressor
- J34013 - 20 Damper Rod Clamp
- J34013 - 38 Alignment Rod





1. Install the strut in the J34013-B with the J34013-20 clamped on the strut shaft (1) in the strut compressor.
2. Install the lower locking pin.
3. Install the spring over the strut in the correct position.

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.

4. Move the assembly upright in the strut compressor.
5. Install the upper locking pin (2).





6. Install the rod J34013-38 into the strut guide strut shaft.
7. Start turning the compressor screw clockwise on the J34013-B, while guiding the center strut shaft into the assembly with tool J34013-38.





8. 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.
9. Remove the J34013-38.
10. Install the washer and the nut.
11. Remove the clamp J34013-20 from the strut shaft.
Tighten the strut mount nut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.) while holding the strut shaft with the socket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

12. Remove the strut from the strut compressor.