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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the strut.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: View Of Upper Strut Mount Retaining Bolts
    GM402795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the upper strut mount retaining bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

  3. Raise the vehicle.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Strut to Steering Knuckly Mounting Nuts & Bolts
    GM104991Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the strut to steering knuckle mounting bolts and nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 147 N.m (108 lb ft).

  5. Install the brake line bracket and retaining bolt to the strut.
  6. Install the wheel speed sensor bracket and retaining bolt to the strut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

    7. Fig 3: View of Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector & Brake Wear Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM811607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  8. Connect the brake wear sensor electrical connector.
    9. Fig 4: View of MAGNERIDE™ Electrical Connector
    GM811564Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the MAGNERIDE™ electrical connector (if equipped).
  10. Connect the road sensing suspension strut electrical connector (if equipped).
  11. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Align the front camber. Refer to Front Camber Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.
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