Monte Carlo V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (2004)
1. Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod (1) completely extended.
2. Drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap (3) using a 5 mm (3/16 in.) drill bit. Gas or a gas/oil mixture will exhaust when the drill bit
penetrates the strut. Use shop towels in order to contain the escaping oil.
3. Remove the strut from the vise.
4. Hold the strut over a drain pan vertically with the hole down.
5. Move the rod (1) in and out of the tube (2) to completely drain the oil from the strut.
Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement
Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement
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Tools Required
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J 42991 Strut Rod Nut Socket
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J 45400 Strut Spring Compressor
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
2. Install the strut (2) in the J 45400 (1).
