Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Assembly Procedure
- Install the strut (1) to the J 34013-B .
- Install the J 34013-20 to the strut shaft (1).
- Insert the spring over the strut in the correct position and move the spring upright in the strut compressor. Install the upper locking pin (2).
Important: When assembling the strut mount to the strut, orient the mount such that the mount stud without the hole next to it is lined up above the opening in the strut-to-knuckle attachment bracket. This should orient the wedge/bearing/upper spring seat such that the angle of the upper spring seat is approximately parallel to the angle of the lower spring seat. If it does not, rotate the wedge on the mount, keeping the mount oriented as described, until the upper spring seat is approximately parallel to the lower spring seat.
- Install the strut to the following components:
- J 34013-B
- J 34013-971
- J-34013-972
- Insert the J 34013-197 through the upper strut mount and into the strut shaft.
- Rotate the J 34013-B compressor forcing screw (3) clockwise, until the strut shaft threads are above the top of the strut.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.