Cutlass L4-138 2.3L VIN A FI HP (1990)
4.
Remove the three strut mount cover nuts and remove cover.
5.
Remove strut rod nut using a No. 50 Torx(R) bit and tool J 35669.
6.
Lightly bounce vehicle vertically until the strut mount cushion assembly pops up.
7.
Remove strut mount cushion assembly from strut rod.
8.
Invert strut mount cushion assembly and remove plastic stiffener. A screwdriver may facilitate prying stiffener from cushion. Discard stfffener.
9.
Install alignment rod, tool J35668, on strut rod and pull strut rod upward.
10.
Remove alignment rod and reinstall strut mount cushion assembly onto strut rod and hand start strut rod nut.
11.
Push the strut mount cushion assembly into position making sure that the tab on the cushion is aligned with the notch on the side of the mount.
12.
Torque strut rod nut to 100 N-m (72 lb.ft.)
13.
Reinstall cover plate aligning scribed marks on cover plate and body.
14.
Reinstall cover plate nuts and torque to 24 N-m (17 lb.ft.)
15.
Repeat steps 3 through 13 on strut on opposite side of vehicle.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Labor Operation Number:
TI556
Labor Time:
.5 Hours
Trouble Code:
92
