Century V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
1. Install the strut (3) to the J 34013-B. Use wing nuts to secure the tool to the mounting holes C and E/K. Position the wide end of the adapter
outboard.
Important: Align the J 34013-218 and the J 34013-125 so that the tools may open and close together. The tools will not open if the tools are not
aligned properly.
2. Install the J 34013-218 and the J 34013-125.
3. Install the strut (3) to the J 34013-218 and the J 34013-125.
4. Close the J 34013-218 and the J 34013-125.
Important:
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Use only one pin for mounting.
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Position the top of the shock absorber flat against J 34013-125. The shock absorber will not align correctly if the shock absorber does not lay
flat against the tool.
5. Install the locking pin through the lower hole of the J 34013-B and the lower knuckle mounting hole of the strut.
6. Install the strut (3) to the top of the J 34013-B.
7. Install the spring to the strut. Ensure to position the upper and lower spring seats correctly.
8. Install all the other components to the strut.
9. Turn the operating screw on the J 34013-B counter-clockwise in order to raise the strut up.
10. Fully extend the strut shaft.
11. Attach the J 34013-20. This prevents the shaft from retracting during compression.
Important: Align the J 34013-38 straight with the strut. If the J 34013-38 is not aligned, repeat steps 1 through 12 until the tool is straight.
12. Insert the J 34013-38 down through the top of the J 34013-B and onto the shaft.
13. Slowly Urn the operating screw counterclockwise in order to compress the spring until the threaded portion of the strut shaft is through the top of
the strut.
CAUTION: Do not over compress the spring. Severe overloading may cause tool failure which could result in bodily injury.
NOTICE: Keep the strut rod in a stationary position when you tighten the strut nut. Turning the strut rod may damage the strut.
14. Insert a new nut on the strut rod.
NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that
application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the
fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or
other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint
clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these
instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.
15. Place the J 35669 on the shock absorber nut.
Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber rod to upper mount to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
