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Assembly Procedure

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  1. Install the strut to J 34013-B.  Use wing nuts (1) in order to secure the tool to the mounting holes. Position the wide end of the adapter outboard.
    Fig 1: Install Strut To J 34013-B Secure With Wing Nuts
    G01757261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Align J 34013-971  and 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 J 34013-971  and J 34013-125. 
  3. Install the strut to J 34013-971  and J 34013-125. 
  4. Close J 34013-971  and J 34013-125  .

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

  5. Install the locking pins (2) through the holes of J 34013-B  and the mounting holes of the strut.
    Fig 2: Install Locking Pins Through Holes Of J 34013-B And Mounting Holes Of Strut
    G01757262Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Fully extend the strut shaft (1).
  7. Attach J 34013-20.  This prevents the shaft (1) from retracting during compression.
    Fig 3: Attach J 34013-20 Preventing Shaft From Retracting During Compression
    G01757263Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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.
    Fig 4: Installing Spring To Strut
    G01757264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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 J 34013-197  straight with the strut. If the J 34013-197  is not aligned, repeat steps 1-12 until the tool is straight.

  11. Insert J 34013-197  down through the top of J 34013-B  and onto the shaft.
    Fig 5: Inserting J 34013-197 Down Through Top Of J 34013-B And Onto Shaft
    G01757265Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Do not over compress the spring. Severe overloading may cause tool failure which could result in bodily injury.
    NOTE: Keep the strut rod in a stationary position when you tighten the strut nut. Turning the strut rod may damage the strut.
  12. Insert a new strut nut on the strut rod.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  13. Place J 42991  on the strut nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the strut rod to upper mount to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

  14. Insert a T-45 TORX® through J 34013-197. 
  15. Tighten the strut nut while holding the shaft with a T-45 TORX®.
    Fig 6: Inserting T-45 TORX® Through J 34013-197
    G01757266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the following tools from J 34013-B  :
    1. 16.1. Remove J 34013-20. 
    2. 16.2. Remove J 34013-197. 
    3. 16.3. Remove J 42991. 
  17. Remove the strut from J 34013-B  .
  18. Install strut to vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement 
  19. Adjust the rear wheel alignment. For wheel alignment specifications, refer toINTRIGUE in Wheel Alignment.
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