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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002VENTURE BASE, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTRUT, STRUT COMPONENT AND/OR SPRING REPLACEMENTDISASSEMBLE PROCEDURE
2002 Chevrolet Venture Base, Van Passenger Extended

Disassemble Procedure

2002 Chevrolet Venture Base, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Disassemble Procedure
  1. Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
  2. Install the strut to the following components:
    • J 34013-B
    • J 34013-971
    • J-34013-972
    Fig 1: Removing Strut & Components
    G01828343Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Rotate the 34013 J-B forcing screw (3) until the spring compresses slightly.
  4. Use the T 45 TORX® and the J 42991  in order to remove the strut shaft nut.
  5. Install the J 34013-197  to help guide the strut shaft out of the strut upper mount.
    NOTE: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.
  6. Loosen the compressor forcing screw while guiding the strut shaft out of the strut upper mount. Continue loosening the compressor forcing screw until you can remove the strut and the spring.
    Fig 2: Rotating 34013 J-B Forcing Screw Until Spring Compresses
    G01828344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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