Firebird V8-350 5.7L VIN P SFI (1996)
Fig. 11 Modular Shock Assembly Alignment Rod Installation
f.
Turn operating screw clockwise to compress spring assembly until threaded portion of shock absorber rod is through top of shock absorber
assembly. Do not over compress front spring assembly. Severe overloading may cause tool failure, possibly resulting in personal
injury.
g. Remove modular shock assembly alignment rod, then insert a new shock absorber nut on shock absorber rod. Always replace shock absorber
nut. Do not turn shock absorber rod when tightening nut or shock absorber assembly could be damaged. Retain shock absorber rod
in a stationary position when tightening nut.
h. Place tool No. J 39642-1, or equivalent, from modular shock nut removal set tool No. J 39642, or equivalent, on shock absorber nut, then
insert J 39642-2 from modular shock nut removal set J-39642 through J 39642-1 to hold shock absorber rod in place and tighten nut to
specifications.
i.
Remove shock absorber assembly from strut spring compressor.
8. Reverse steps 1 through 5 to install. Tighten fasteners to specifications
