Tools Required

J 45400 Strut Spring Compressor

1. Remove the shock absorber assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .



2. Install the shock absorber assembly (2) in the J 45400  (1).




Important: The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.

3. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring (2) is compressed.
4. Remove the shock absorber shaft nut from the shock mount.
5. Remove the shock absorber from the J 45400 .
6. Remove the shock bumper and shield from the shock absorber.



7. Loosen the compressor forcing screw (1) until the upper strut mount and coil spring (2) may be removed.
8. Remove the upper strut mount and the coil spring from the J 45400 .

1. Install the coil spring and upper shock mount to the J 45400 .
2. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.
3. Install the shock bumper and shield to the shock absorber.
4. Install the shock absorber to the coil spring and upper shock mount.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

5. Install the shock shaft retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the strut mount nut to 75 N·m (63 lb ft).

6. Remove the shock absorber assembly from the J 45400 .
7. Install the shock absorber assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .