Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement
STRUT, STRUT COMPONENT AND/OR SPRING REPLACEMENTTOOLS REQUIRED
- J 42991 Strut Rod Nut Socket
- J 45400 Strut Spring Compressor
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
1. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
2. Install the strut (2) in the J 45400 (1).
3. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring (2) is compressed.
IMPORTANT: The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.
4. Use a 45 TORX(R) socket in order to hold the strut shaft. Remove the upper strut mount nut by turning with J 42991.
5. Remove the strut from the J 45400.
6. Loosen the compressor forcing screw (1) until the upper strut mount and coil spring (2) may be removed.
7. Remove the upper strut mount and the coil spring from the J 45400.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
1. Install the coil spring and upper strut mount to the J 45400.
2. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.
3. Install the strut to the coil spring and upper strut mount.
4. Install the strut retaining nut.
Using the J 42991 and a 45 TORX(R) socket, install the strut mount nut.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the strut mount nut to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).
5. Remove the strut from the J 45400.
6. Install the strut to the vehicle.