FixVault
Home › Chevrolet › 2007 › Aveo Base › Repair and Diagnosis › Suspension › Front Suspension › Front Suspension System › Repair Instructions › Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement › Assembly Procedure

Assembly Procedure

    Fig 1: Strut Mount, Strut Bearing, Spring Upper Seat, Spring Upper Insulator, Hallow Bumper, Coil Spring & Strut Removed
    GM1241996Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the lower spring insulator and the spring.
  2. Compress the spring using the KM-329-A  . See Special Tools .
  3. Install the strut mount, strut bearing spring upper seat, spring upper insulator, hallow bumper, coil spring, and strut step by step.
    4. Fig 2: Using An Open End Wrench To Hold The Threaded Piston Rod While Removing The Piston Rod Nut
    GM1241995Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    IMPORTANT: Locate the coil spring to the original position on the coil spring seat. Check the installation condition of the coil spring.
  4. Use an open end wrench to hold the threaded piston rod while installing the piston rod nut with the J 42468  (1). See Special Tools .

    Tighten:  Tighten the piston rod nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

About FixVault