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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the J 34013-B  and J 34013-20  clamp on the strut shaft in the strut compressor.
    Fig 1: View Of J 34013-B & J 34013-20
    G02068641Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the spring over the strut in the correct position, and move the assembly upright in the strut compressor.
  3. Install the locking pin.
    IMPORTANT:
    • The tab on the upper spring seat must face in from the centerline of the vehicle, or when mounted in the strut compressor, the spring seat must face the same direction as the steering knuckle mounting flange.
    • If the bearing had been removed from the upper spring seat, the bearing must be installed into the upper spring seat in the same orientation as it had been. The bearing must be installed firmly in the spring seat before attaching the strut mount.
  4. Install J 34013-38  into the strut to guide the strut shaft.
  5. Turn the compressor screw clockwise while guiding the strut shaft to center in the assembly.
  6. Continue turning the compressor forcing screw on the strut compressor until the strut shaft threads are visible through the top of the strut assembly.
    Fig 2: View Of Strut Assembly In Strut Compressor
    G02068642Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE  in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Install a new upper rate washer and strut mount nut and remove the clamp J 34013-20  from the strut shaft.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

  8. Remove the strut from the strut compressor.
  9. Install strut to vehicle. Refer to STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT   .
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