Calais L4-138 2.3L VIN D FI (1990)
Fig. 13 Assembling Strut Unit
ASSEMBLE
1.
Position bearing cap on strut compressor.
2.
Position strut to strut compressor and install compressor bottom locking pin.
3.
Extend dampener shaft and install clamp J-34013-20 to hold shaft in position.
4.
Position spring over dampener, then position strut to strut compressor upper locking pin hole and install pin. Use care not to damage spring
coating.
5.
Install upper insulator, shield, bumper and upper spring seat. The flat on the upper spring seat should face in the same direction as the centerline of
the strut assembly spindle, Fig. 13.
6.
Install guide rod J-34013-27 onto dampener shaft, the compress strut unit until dampener shaft threads are visible. Remove guide rod and install
retaining nut.
7.
While holding dampener shaft in position with a suitable wrench, torque retaining nut to specification. After tightening nut, remove clamp from
dampener shaft clamp J-34013-20.
