XL-7 2WD V6-3.6L (2007)
5. Assemble the top mount onto the strut shaft and align the flat 180 degrees from flat on the upper spring seat.
6. Loosely install the strut shaft nut.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the absorber rod to rotate during disassembly/reassembly. Use hand tools to keep the absorber rod from rotating. If air tools
are used, and the rod is allowed to rotate, damage to the absorber may occur.
CAUTION:
Refer to [Fastener Notice].
7. Hold the strut shaft and use the J 42991 or equivalent hand tools to tighten the shaft while verifying that the upper spring seat flats align with the
top mount.
Tightening torque
Tighten the strut shaft to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
8. Release the tension on the J 45400.
9. Remove the strut assembly from the J 45400.
