Assembly Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
When assembling the strut mount to the strut, orient the mount such that the mount stud without the hole next to it is lined up above the opening in the strut-to-knuckle attachment bracket. This should orient the wedge/bearing/upper spring seat such that the angle of the upper spring seat is approximately parallel to the angle of the lower spring seat. If it does not, rotate the wedge on the mount, keeping the mount oriented as described, until the upper spring seat is approximately parallel to the lower spring seat.
- Assemble the strut (1) in the J 34013-B using adapters J 34013-971, J-34013-972 and J 34013-20 clamped to the strut shaft.
- Insert the spring over the strut in the correct position and move the spring upright in the strut compressor. Install the upper locking pin (2).
- Insert the J 34013-197 into the strut (1) in order to guide the strut shaft.
- Start turning the compressor screw (3) clockwise on J 34013-B , while guiding J 34013-197 to center the strut shaft.
- Continue to turn the compressor, forcing the screw on the strut compressor until the strut shaft threads are visible through the top of the strut.
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices. - Attach the washer and the nut.
Remove the J 34013-20 from the strut shaft.
Tighten
Tighten the strut mount nut to 85 N.m (63 lb ft) with J 42991 while holding the strut shaft with a 45 TORX® socket.
- Remove the strut from the strut compressor.
- Install the strut to vehicle. Refer to STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT