Disassembly Procedure

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Remove strut from vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement
Install the strut (5) to the J 34013-B. Use wing nuts to secure the tool to the mounting holes. Position the wide end of the adapter outboard.

Fig 1: Installing Strut To J 34013-B
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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 do not align properly.
Install J 34013-971 and J 34013-125.
Install the strut into J 34013-971 and J 34013-125.
Close J 34013-971 and J 34013-125.
Install the locking pins (2) through the holes of J 34013-B and the struts mounting holes.
CAUTION: Do not over compress the spring. Severe overloading may cause tool failure which could result in bodily injury.
Turn the screw (3) on J 34013-B counterclockwise to raise the strut up to J 34013-125.
Compress the spring approximately 13 mm (0.50 in) or 3-4 complete turns of the operating screw.

Fig 2: Installing Locking Pins Through Holes Of J 34013-B And Struts Mounting Holes
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Insert J 42991 on the nut.
Hold shaft with a T-45 bit.
Use J42991 in order to remove the nut while preventing the rod from rotating with a T-45 TORX® bit.
Discard the strut nut.

Fig 3: Use J42991 To Remove Nut While Preventing Rod From Rotating With T-45 TORX® Bit
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Turn the operating screw (3) on J 34013-B clockwise to fully relieve the spring compression.

Fig 4: Turn Operating Screw On J 34013-B Clockwise To Relieve Spring Compression
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