Skylark V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1996)
3. Extend dampener shaft and install clamp No. J-34013-20, or equivalent, to hold shaft in position.
4. Position spring over dampener, then position strut to strut compressor upper locking pin hole and install pin. Use care not to damage spring
coating.
5. Install upper insulator, shield, bumper and upper spring seat. The flat on upper spring seat should face in the same direction as centerline of strut
assembly spindle, Fig.13 .
6. Install guide rod No. J-34013-27, or equivalent, onto dampener shaft, compress strut unit until dampener shaft threads are visible. Remove guide
rod and install retaining nut.
7. While holding dampener shaft in position with a suitable wrench, tighten retaining nut to specification. After tightening nut, remove clamp from
dampener shaft clamp No. J-34013-20, or equivalent.