VUE FWD L4-2.4L (2008)
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 in) 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, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement
Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement
Tools Required
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J 42991 Strut Rod Nut Socket
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J 45400 Strut Spring Compressor
Removal Procedure
1. Install the strut assembly in the J 45400 using the following procedure.
1. Adjust the lower legs of the J 45400 to the lowest possible coil of the spring.
2. Adjust the upper legs of the J 45400 to the highest possible coil of the spring.
3. Inspect the strut assembly to insure hooks on the strut compress legs are properly installed on the spring coils.
4. Verify the strut assembly is parallel with the J 45400 .
2. Compress the spring enough to unload the upper strut mount.
