Toronado V6-231 3.8L (1986)
7.
Install spring over strut in correct position and move assembly upright in strut compressor and install upper locking pin. Flat on upper spring
seat must face out from centerline of vehicle, Fig. 9, or when mounted in strut compressor spring seat faces same direction as steering knuckle
mounting flange.
8.
Install rod J-34013-38 or equivalent into strut assembly to guide dampener shaft on reassembly of strut.
9.
Start turning compressor screw clockwise on J-34013 while guiding J-34013-38 which will center dampener shaft in the assembly.
10.
Continue turning compressor screw until dampener shaft threads are visible through top of strut assembly.
11.
Install washer and nut, then remove J-34013-20 from dampener shaft.
12.
Hold dampener shaft with socket and, torque dampener shaft nut to 44 ft. lbs using 24mm flare nut crowsfoot.
13.
Remove three nuts securing strut assembly to strut compressor, the two locking pins at bottom of strut compressor and the strut assembly.
