Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2007 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

Install the strut into place.

Fig 1: View Of Strut
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Install the strut to knuckle bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Install the bolt (2) to the brake hose bracket (3) and the strut assembly.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 2: View Of Brake Hose Bracket & Bolt & Strut Assembly
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Connect the stabilizer shaft link to the strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .

Fig 3: View Of Strut-To-Body Mount Nuts & Brake Hose Bracket Bolt
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Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Install strut to body mount nuts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the strut to body mount nuts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.
Adjust the rear wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .