Disassembly Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
- Install the strut to the following components:
- J 34013-B
- J 34013-971
- J-34013-972
Rotate the J 34013-B forcing screw (3) until the spring compresses slightly.
- Use the T 45 TORX® and the J 42991 in order to remove the strut shaft nut.
- Install the J 34013-197 to help guide the strut shaft out of the strut upper mount.
- Loosen the compressor forcing screw while guiding the strut shaft out of the strut upper mount.
Continue loosening the compressor forcing screw until you can remove the strut and the spring.