Aztek V6-3.4L VIN E (2001)
4. Use the T 45 TORX(R) and the J 42991 in order to remove the strut shaft nut.
5. Install the J 34013-197 to help guide the strut shaft out of the strut upper mount.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
6. Loosen the compressor forcing screw while guiding the strut shaft out of the strut upper mount. Continue loosening the compressor forcing screw
until you can remove the strut and the spring.
Assembly Procedure
1. Install the strut (1) to the J34013-B.
2. Install the J 34013-20 to the strut shaft (1).
3. Insert the spring over the strut in the correct position and move the spring upright in the strut compressor. Install the upper locking pin (2).
Important: When assembling the strut mount to the strut, orient the mount such that the mount stud without the hole next to it is lined up above the
opening in the strut-to-knuckle attachment bracket. This should orient the wedge/bearing/upper spring seat such that the angle of the upper spring seat
