Sunfire L4-2.2L VIN F (2002)
1. Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod (1) completely extended.
2. Drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap (3) using a 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit. Gas or a gas/oil mixture will exhaust when the drill bit
penetrates the strut. Use shop towels in order to contain the escaping oil.
3. Remove the strut from the vise.
4. Hold the strut over a drain pan vertically with the hole down.
5. Move the rod (1) in and out of the tube (2) to completely drain the oil from the strut.
Strut Disassemble/Assemble Repair
Strut Disassemble/Assemble Repair
Tools Required
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J34013-B Strut Spring Compressor
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J3289-20 Holding Fixture Bench Mount
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J34013-88 Compressor Adapter
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the strut assembly.
2. Mount the J34013-B into the J3289-20.
3. Install the strut assembly into the J34013-B using the J34013-88.
4. Compress the coil spring.