Strut Disassembly and Assembly

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J 34013-B Strut Spring Compressor.
- J 34013-20 Damper Rod Clamp.
- J 34013-197 Alignment Rod.
- J 34013- 125 Upper Strut Adapter.
- J 34013-971 Lower Strut Adapter.
- J 42991 Strut Rod Nut Socket.

Remove strut from vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement

DISASSEMBLE PROCEDURE





1. Install the strut (5) to the J 34013-B. Use wing nuts to secure the tool to the mounting holes C and E/K. Position the wide end of the adapter outboard.

IMPORTANT: Align the J 34013-971 and the J 34013-125 so that the tools may open and close together. The tools will not open if the tools do not align properly.





2. Install the J 34013-971 and the J 34013-125.
3. Install the strut into the J 34013-971 and the J 34013-125.
4. Close the J 34013-971 and the J 34013-125.
5. Install the locking pins (2) through the holes of J 34013-B and the struts mounting holes.
6. Turn the screw (3) on the J 34013-B counterclockwise to raise the strut up to the J 34013- 125.
7. Compress the spring approximately 13 mm (0.50 in) or three to four complete turns of the operating screw.

CAUTION: Do not over compress the spring. Severe overloading may cause tool failure which could result in bodily injury.





8. Insert the J 42991 on the nut.
9. Hold shaft with a T-45 bit.
10. Use the J 42991 to remove the nut while preventing the rod from rotating with a T-45 Torx bit.
11. Discard the strut nut.





12. Turn the operating screw (3) on the J 34013-B clockwise to fully relieve the spring compression.

ASSEMBLE PROCEDURE





1. Install the strut to the J 34013-B. Use wing nuts to secure the tool to the mounting holes C and E/K. Position the wide end of the adapter outboard.

IMPORTANT: Align the J 34013-971 and the J 34013-125 so that the tools may open and close together. The tools will not open if the tools are not aligned properly.





2. Install the J 34013-971 and the J 34013-125.
3. Install the strut to the J 34013-971 and the J 34013- 125.
4. Close the J 34013-971 and the J 34013-125.

IMPORTANT: Position the top of the shock absorber flat against J 34013-125. The shock absorber will not align correctly if the shock absorber does not lay flat against the tool.

5. Install the locking pins through the holes of the J 34013-B and the mounting holes of the strut.





6. Fully extend the strut shaft.
7. Attach the J 34013-20. This prevents the shaft from retracting during compression.





8. Install the spring to the strut. Ensure to position the upper and lower spring seats correctly.
9. Install all the other components to the strut.





10. Slowly turn the operating screw (3) counterclockwise in order to compress the spring until the threaded portion of the strut shaft is through the top of the strut.

IMPORTANT: Align the J 34013-197 straight with the strut. If the J 34013-197 is not aligned, repeat steps 1 through 12 until the tool is straight.

11. Insert the J 34013-197 down through the top of the J 34013-B and onto the shaft.

CAUTION: Do not over compress the spring. Severe overloading may cause tool failure which could result in bodily injury.

12. Insert a new strut nut on the strut rod.

NOTICE: Keep the strut rod in a stationary position when you tighten the strut nut. Turning the strut rod may damage the strut.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

13. Place the J 42991 on the shock absorber nut.
^ Tighten the shock absorber rod to upper mount to75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
14. Insert a T-45 torx through the J 34013-197.
15. Tighten the shock absorber nut while holding the shaft with a T-45 torx.





16. Remove the following tools from the J 34013-B:
16.1. Remove the J 34013-20.
16.2. Remove the J 34013-197.
16.3. Remove the J 42991.
17. Remove the strut from the J 34013-B.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install strut to vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.
2. Adjust the rear wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (Rear Suspension) in Alignment.