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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Strut Assembly In J 45400
    GM932520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the strut assembly in the J 45400  using the following procedure. See Special Tools .
    1. Adjust the lower legs of the J 45400  to the lowest possible coil of the spring. See Special Tools .
    2. Adjust the upper legs of the J 45400  to the highest possible coil of the spring. See Special Tools .
    3. Inspect the strut assembly to insure hooks on the strut compress legs are properly installed on the spring coils.
    4. Verify the strut assembly is parallel with the J 45400  . See Special Tools .
  2. Compress the spring enough to unload the upper strut mount.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Strut Shaft Nut
    GM932545Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Do not allow the absorber rod to rotate during disassembly/reassembly. Use hand tools to keep the absorber rod from rotating. If air tools are used, and the rod is allowed to rotate, damage to the absorber may occur.
  3. Use the J 42991  or equivalent hand tools to remove the strut shaft nut. See Special Tools .
    4. Fig 3: View Of Strut & Spring Assembly
    GM932524Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Leave the spring in the spring compressor.
  4. Lower the strut from the spring assembly.
    5. Fig 4: View Of Upper Mount Assembly, Strut Dust Shield, Strut Shaft & Spring
    GM930279Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Do not handle the top mount assembly by the plastic portion. Handle the top mount assembly by the metal portion when removing/installing the top mount from/to the strut assembly. Holding the top mount assembly by the plastic portion may loosen the snap fit of the bearing components and cause the bearing to fall apart.
  5. Remove the upper mount assembly, inspect for damage and deterioration. Replace as necessary.
  6. Remove the strut dust shield and inspect for damage and deterioration. Replace as necessary.
  7. Remove the hollow bumper from the strut shaft and inspect for damage and deterioration. Replace as necessary.
  8. Inspect the spring for damage. Replace as necessary.
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