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Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.
    Fig 1: View Of Strut
    GM614970Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the strut into place.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the strut to knuckle bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Strut-To-Body Mount Nuts And Brake Hose Bracket Bolt
    GM357640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the stabilizer shaft link to the strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  4. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    5. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Strut-To-Body Mount Nuts
    GM1209247Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install strut to body mount nuts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the strut to body mount nuts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Adjust the rear wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment.
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