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Assembly Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
    GM743241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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: Removing/Installing Strut Retaining Nut
    GM1079158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Use a 45 TORX® socket in order to hold the strut shaft. Use the J 42991  to Install the upper strut mount nut

    Tighten:  Tighten the strut mount nut to 47 N.m (34 lb ft).

  6. Remove the strut from the J 45400  .
  7. Install the strut to the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
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