Intrigue V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
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Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
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Tools Required:
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J 34013-B Strut Spring Compressor.
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J 34013-20 Damper Rod Clamp.
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J 34013-197 Alignment Rod.
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J 34013- 125 Upper Strut Adapter.
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J 34013-971 Lower Strut Adapter.
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J 42991 Strut Rod Nut Socket.
Remove strut from vehicle. Refer to STRUT REPLACEMENT.
DISASSEMBLE PROCEDURE
1. Install the strut to the J 34013-B. Use wing nuts to secure the tool to the mounting holes C and E/K. Position the wide end of the adapter outboard.
Important: Align the J 34013-971 and the J 34013-125 so that the tools may open and close together. The tools will not open if the tools do not
align properly.
2. Install the J 34013-971 and the J 34013-125.
3. Install the strut to the top of the J 34013-B.
4. Install the strut into the J 34013-971 and the J 34013-125.
5. Close the J 34013-971 and the J 34013-125.
6. Install the locking pins through the holes of J 34013-B and the struts mounting holes.
7. Turn the screw (1) on the J 34013-B counterclockwise to raise the strut up to the J 34013-125.
8. Compress the spring approximately 13 mm (0.50 in) or three to four complete turns of the operating screw.
CAUTION: Do not over compress the spring. Severe overloading may cause tool failure which could result in bodily injury.