Disassembly Procedure
- Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
- Install the strut (1) in the J 34013-B
using adapters J 34013-971, J-34013-972
and the J 3289-20
.
- Turn the compressor forcing screw (3) until the spring compresses slightly.
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- Use a 45 TORX® socket in order to hold the strut shaft. Remove the strut mount nut by turning with J 42991
.
- Install the J 34013-197
to help guide the strut shaft out of the strut upper mount.
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- Loosen the compressor 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.