Strut Disassemble/Assemble Repair

Strut Disassemble/Assemble Repair

^ Tools Required
- J 34013-B Strut Spring Compressor
- J 3289-20 Holding Fixture Bench Mount
- J 34013-88 Lower Strut Spring Compressor Adapter

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the strut assembly.
2. Mount the J 34013-B into the J 3289-20.
3. Install the strut assembly into the J 34013-B using the J 34013-88.
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 J 34013-B.
9. Remove the following components from the strut:
^ The strut support (3)
^ The dust seal (4)
^ The spring seat (5)
^ The upper insulator (6)
^ The coil spring (10)
^ The spring bumper (7)
^ The lower insulator (9)

Installation Procedure





1. Install the following components to the strut:
^ The lower insulator (9)
^ The spring bumper (7)
^ The coil spring (10)
^ The upper insulator (6)
^ The spring seat (5)
^ The dust seal (4)
^ The strut support (3)





2. Mount the strut assembly into the J 34013-B using the J 34013-88.





3. Compress the coil spring (10).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the strut rod piston nut and hold the strut rod, at the top, from turning.
^ Tighten the strut rod piston nut (2) to 70 Nm (52 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 J 34013-B.
9. Install the strut assembly.