Eighty-Eight Royale FWD V6-3.8L VIN K (1996)
1. Strut in strut compressor J 34013-B with J 34013-20 clamped on strut shaft in strut compressor.
2. Spring over strut in correct position, and move assembly upright in strut compressor. Install upper locking pin.
NOTE:
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Flat on upper spring seat must face out from centerline of vehicle, or when mounted in strut compressor, spring seat must face the same
direction as steering knuckle mounting flange.
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If bearing had been removed from upper spring seat, the bearing must be installed into the upper spring seat in the same orientation as it had
been. Also, the bearing must be installed in the spring seat before attaching to the strut mount.
3. Rod J 34013-38 into strut to guide strut shaft.
4. Start turning the compressor screw clockwise on J 34013-B, while guiding J 34013-38 to center strut shaft in the assembly.
5. Continue to turn compressor forcing screw on strut compressor until strut shaft threads are visible through top of strut assembly.
6. Washer and nut.
7. Remove clamp J 34013-20 from strut shaft.
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Tighten strut mount nut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.) while holding strut shaft with socket.
8. Remove strut from strut compressor.
