Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: 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 Assembly Replacement .

Install J 34013-B to J 34013-20 if a wall mounted version is not available.
Install the strut (1) into the J 34013-B.
- Tighten the nuts (2) flush with the strut compressor.
- Install the locking pins (4) through the strut.
Turn the compressor forcing screw (3) until the spring compresses slightly.

Fig 1: Identifying Strut, Nuts, Compressor Forcing Screw & Locking Pins
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Fig 2: View of Strut Shaft Nut
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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).
Install the J 34013-38 in order to help guide the strut shaft out of the assembly.

Fig 3: Installing J 34013-38
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NOTE: 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.

Fig 4: Identifying Strut Shaft & Compressor Screw
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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.