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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  strut spring compressor.
  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. Fig 2: View Of Special Tools & Strut Shaft
    GM1079158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Install the strut retaining nut.

    Using the J 42991  strut rod nut socket and a 45 TORX® socket, install the strut mount nut.

    Tighten 

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

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