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Assembly Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
    GM743241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  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. Loosely install the strut retaining nut.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Special Tools & Strut Shaft
    GM1079158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Use a 45 TORX® socket in order to hold the strut shaft. Use a strut rod socket or equivalent to install the upper strut mount nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the strut mount nut to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

  6. Remove the strut from the J 45400 .
  7. Install the strut to the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .
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