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Disassembly Procedure

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  1. Remove strut from vehicle. Refer to STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
  2. Install the strut (5) to the J-34013-B. Use wing nuts to secure the tool to the mounting holes. Position the wide end of the adapter outboard.
    Fig 1: Installing Strut To Strut Spring Compressor (J-34013-B)
    G00379286Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    3. NOTE: Align J-34013-971 and J-34013-125 so that the tools may open and close together. The tools will not open if the tools do not align properly.
    Fig 2: Installing Strut To Strut Compressor Lower Adapter (J-34013-971) & Strut Compressor Adapter (J-34013-125)
    G00379288Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install J-34013-971 and J-34013-125.
  4. Install the strut into J-34013-971 and J-34013-125.
  5. Close J-34013-971 and J-34013-125.
  6. Install the locking pins (2) through the holes of J-34013-B and the struts mounting holes.
    7. CAUTION: Do not over compress the spring. Severe overloading may cause tool failure which could result in bodily injury.
  7. Turn the screw (3) on J-34013-B counterclockwise to raise the strut up to J-34013-125.
  8. Compress the spring approximately 13 mm (0.50 in) or 3-4 complete turns of the operating screw.
  9. Insert J-42991 on the nut.
    Fig 3: Installing Strut Rod Nut Socket (J-42991) On Strut Nut
    G00379289Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Hold shaft with a T-45 bit.
  11. Use J-42991 in order to remove the nut while preventing the rod from rotating with a T-45 TORX® bit.
  12. Discard the strut nut.
  13. Turn the operating screw (3) on J-34013-B clockwise to fully relieve the spring compression. See Fig 2.
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