Monte Carlo V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (2004)
Important: The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.
3. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring (2) is compressed.
4. Use a 45 TORX socket in order to hold the strut shaft. Remove the upper strut mount nut by turning with J 42991.
5. Remove the strut from the J 45400.
6. Loosen the compressor forcing screw (1) until the upper strut mount and coil spring (2) may be removed.
7. Remove the upper strut mount and the coil spring from the J 45400.
Assembly Procedure
