OEM 2003 Buick Park Avenue Coil Springs

2003 Buick Park Avenue Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Tools Are Required to Service and Repair Front Coil Springs and Shock Absorber on 2003 Buick Park Avenue?

  A: Proper servicing and repairing of the suspension strut demands several basic tools: the toolkit for suspension strut servicing requires holding fixture (J 3289-20) and strut compressor (d 34013-B) and alignment rod (J 34013-38) and damper rod clamp (J 34073-20). Holding fixture (J 3289-20), strut compressor (d 34013-B), alignment rod (J 34013-38), and damper rod clamp (J 34073-20). To start the process you should remove the entire strut assembly from your vehicle. The strut compressor (d 34013-B) receives the strut until its spring achieves a small level of compression through force screw rotation. A socket device should hold the strut shaft from rotation while the technician removes the strut shaft retaining nut. After inserting the alignment rod (J 34013-38) to lead the strut shaft from the assembly you can loosen the compressor screw while guiding the strut shaft out until both the strut and spring can be removed. To install the strut position it inside the strut compressor (d 34013-B) while mounting the damper rod clamp (J 34013-20) onto the strut shaft. If you removed the bearing from the upper spring seat during recovery install it now facing out from the centerline. Lay the spring properly over the strut before placing the assembly into the vertical position inside the strut compressor while installing the upper locking pin. Follow these steps to use the alignment rod (J 34013-38) in the strut guide strut shaft: use the compressor screw to turn clockwise as you guide the rod toward the center strut shaft. After adjusting the compressor forcing screw to reveal the strut shaft threads at the top of the strut assembly install the washer and retaining nut. Uncap the strut shaft's damper rod clamp (J 34013-20) then torque the strut mount nut to 75 nm (55 ft. Lbs.) with the socket maintaining grip on the strut shaft. After removing the strut from the compressor you should reinstall the complete strut assembly back into the vehicle.