Nova/Chevy II L4-1600cc 4ALC Nummi (1988)
Tools Required:
J 3289-20 Holding Fixture Bench Mount J 34013-A Strut Spring Compressor Adapter J 34013-97 Upper Strut Spring Compressor Adapter J 34018-88
Lower Strut Spring Compressor Adapter
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Ensure shock absorber is positioned on J 34013-A strut spring compressor with the knuckle mounting holes facing outward.
1.
Lower insulator, coil spring, upper insulator, spring seat, and dust seal.
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Ensure the spring seat is installed with the "OUT" stamping facing outward.
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Compress the coil spring using a J 34013-A strut spring compressor.
2.
Suspension support.
3.
Strut rod piston nut.
Tighten
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Strut rod piston nut to 47 N-m (34 ft.lbs.)
4.
Strut rod piston nut cover.
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Release compressed coil spring using a J 34013-A strut spring compressor.