DeVille d Elegance V8-4.6L VIN Y (1998)
1. Install the strut in the J 34013-B with the J 34013-20 clamped on the strut shaft (1) in the strut compressor.
IMPORTANT:
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Ensure that the flat on the upper spring seat faces out from the centerline of the vehicle. When you mount the spring seat in the strut
compressor, ensure that the spring seat faces in the same direction as the steering knuckle mounting flange.
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If the bearing had been removed from the upper spring seat, install the bearing into the upper spring seat in the same orientation as it had been.
Also, install the bearing in the spring seat before attaching to the strut mount.
2. Install the spring over the strut in the correct position.
3. Move the assembly upright in the strut compressor.
4. Install the upper locking pin (2).
5. Install the rod J 34013-38 into the strut guide strut shaft.
6. Start turning the compressor screw clockwise on the J 34013-B while guiding the J 34013-38 to the center strut shaft in the assembly.
