Equinox AWD V6-3.4L (2008)
6. Loosely install the strut shaft nut.
Notice: Do not allow the absorber rod to rotate during disassembly/reassembly. Use hand tools to keep the absorber rod from rotating. If air tools
are used, and the rod is allowed to rotate, damage to the absorber may occur.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
7. Hold the strut shaft and use the J 42991 or equivalent hand tools to tighten the shaft while verifying that the upper spring seat flats align with the
top mount.
Tighten the strut shaft to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
8. Release the tension on the J 45400 .
9. Remove the strut assembly from the J 45400 .
