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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Front Suspension Components
    GM2196139Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Have an assistant hold the front suspension strut while installing the other front suspension strut components.

  1. Position the front suspension strut (9) in the CH-48845  compressor (6).
    2. NOTE:

    Install the front suspension strut nut so that there are 3 threads showing

  2. Install the front spring insulator (8), front spring (7), front suspension strut bumper (5), front suspension strut insulator (4), front suspension strut mount retainer (2), front suspension strut mount (3), front suspension strut mount retainer (2), and the front suspension strut nut (1).
  3. Using hand tools, slowly release the CH-48845  compressor (6) until the front spring contacts the upper front suspension strut insulator (4), and the lower front spring insulator (8).
    4. Fig 2: Special Tool And TORX(R) Bit
    GM2424067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Using the J-35669  wrench (2) and the TORX® bit (1), tighten the front suspension strut nut to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
  5. Install the front suspension strut assembly in the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (w/FE5) , Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (w/oFE5) .
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