Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J34013-B Strut Spring Compressor
- J3289-20 Holding Fixture Bench Mount
- J34013-88 Lower Strut Spring Compressor Adapter

1. Remove the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.





2. Mount the J34013-B into the J3289-20.
3. Install the strut assembly into the J34013-B using the J34013-88.
4. Compress the coil spring.





5. Remove the dust cap (1).
6. Remove the strut rod piston nut (2).
7. Release the compressed spring (10).
8. Remove the strut assembly from the J34013-B
9. Remove the following components from the strut:
9.1. The strut support (3)
9.2. The dust seal (4)
9.3. The spring seat (5)
9.4. The upper insulator (6)
9.5. The coil spring (10)
9.6. The spring bumper (7)
9.7. The lower insulator (9)

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the following components to the strut:
1.1. The lower insulator (9)
1.2. The spring bumper (7)
1.3. The coil spring (10)
1.4. The upper insulator (6)
1.5. The spring seat (5)
1.6. The dust seal (4)
1.7. The strut support (3)





2. Mount the strut assembly into the J34013-B using the J34013-88.





3. Compress the coil spring (10).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the strut rod piston nut.
Tighten the strut rod piston nut (2) to 47 Nm (34 ft. lbs.).
5. Pack the strut support with the wheel bearing lubricant GM P/N 1051344, or equivalent.
6. Install the dust cap (1).
7. Release the compressed coil spring (10).





8. Remove the strut from the J34013-B.
9. Install the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.