For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

J 45400 Strut Spring Compressor

### Disassembly Procedure

1. Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.
2. Install the strut (2) in the J 45400 (1).

Note: The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.

3. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw until the coil spring is compressed.
4. Loosen the compressor forcing screw until the upper strut mount and coil spring may be removed.
5. Use a 45 TORX® socket in order to hold the strut shaft. Use a strut rod socket or equivalent to remove the upper strut mount nut.
6. Remove the upper strut mount and the coil spring from the J 45400 .
7. Remove the strut (2) from the J 45400 .

### Assembly Procedure

1. Install the coil spring and upper strut mount to the J 45400 .
2. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.
3. Install the strut to the coil spring and upper strut mount.
4. Loosely install the strut retaining nut.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

5. Use a 45 TORX® socket in order to hold the strut shaft. Use a strut rod socket or equivalent to Install the upper strut mount nut.

Tighten
Tighten the strut mount nut to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).

6. Remove the strut from the J 45400 .
7. Install the strut to the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.