Assembly Procedure
- Install the strut (1) to the J 34013-B.
- Install the J 34013-20 to the strut shaft (1).
- 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).
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.
- Install the strut to the following components:
- J 34013-B
- J 34013-971
- J 34013-972
- Insert the J 34013-197 through the upper strut mount and into the strut shaft.
- Rotate the J 34013-B
compressor forcing screw (3) clockwise, until the strut shaft threads are above the top of the strut.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Important: This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:
- The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust.
- The fastener develops 3 N.m (27 lb in) of torque/drag against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.
If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.
- Install the strut shaft washer and the strut shaft nut.
Remove the J 34013-20 from the strut shaft.
Tighten
Use the T 45 TORX® and the J 42991 in order to tighten the strut shaft nut to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).
- Remove the strut from the J 3289-20.
- Install the strut to the vehicle. Refer to STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .