2002 Pontiac Aztek AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Assembly Procedure

  1. Install the strut (1) to the J 34013-B. 
  2. Install the J 34013-20  to the strut shaft (1).
  3. 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).
    Fig 1: Installing Strut & Upper Locking Pin
    G01746893Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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 seal. If it dos 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.

  4. Install the strut to the following components:
    • J 34013-B
    • J 34013-971
    • J-34013-972
  5. Insert the J 34013-197  through the upper strut mount and into the strut shaft.
  6. Rotate the J 34013-B  compressor forcing screw (3) clockwise, until the strut shaft threads are above the top of the strut.
    Fig 2: Installing Strut Components
    G01746894Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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