To service and repair the suspension strut, the given list of tools is necessary: fixture (J 3289-20), strut compressor (J 34013-B), damper rod clamp (J 34013-20), lower alignment rod (J 34013-197), strut rod nut socket (J42991), strut lower adapter (J Start by removing the strut from the vehicle. Install the strut in the Strut Compressor (J 34013-B) using the strut lower adapter (J 34013-971) and strut compressor upper adapter (J-34013-972) with the holding fixture (J 3289-20 Compress the spring a little by rotating the compressor forcing screw. Use a 45 TORX(R) socket to retain the strut shaft and the remove the strut mount nut with the strut rod nut socket (J 42991) (4). Attach the alignment rod (J 34013-197) to both direct the strut shaft out of the upper mount and loosen up the compressor screw as you guide the strut shaft out. For assembly, make sure strut mount faces the correct way, install the strut using the strut lower adapter, strut compressor upper adapter, and strut compressor into the strut compressor (J 34013-20). Place the spring, attach with the upper locking pin, and follow the strut shaft with the alignment rod (J 34013-197). Tighten the compressor screw clockwise until strut shaft threads become visible; attach the washer and nut before removing the strut compressor (J 34013-20) unit. Torque the strut mount nut to 85 nm (63 ft. Lbs.) with the strut rod nut socket (J 42991) while holding the strut shaft with a 45 torx(R) socket and pull off the strut from the compressor and re-install it into the vehicle.