Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front suspension strut assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
- Position the front suspension strut assembly in the CH-48845: compressor (6)
- Using the CH-48845: compressor (6) and hand tools, compressor the front spring until the front suspension strut moves freely.
- Remove the front suspension strut nut (1), front suspension strut mount retainer (2), front suspension strut mount (3), front suspension strut insulator (4), front suspension strut mount retainer (2), front suspension strut bumper (5), front spring (7), front spring insulator (8), and the front suspension strut (9).
- Replace any of the front suspension strut components that are found to be excessively worn or that are damaged.
NOTE:
Ensure that the front suspension strut assembly is properly seated in the CH-48845:
compressor.
NOTE:
Use only hand tools when using the CH-48845:
Spring Compressor.
NOTE:
Have an assistant hold the front suspension strut while removing the other front suspension strut components.