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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front suspension strut assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (w/FE5) , Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (w/oFE5) .
    2. Fig 1: Front Suspension Components
    GM2196139Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Ensure that the front suspension strut assembly is properly seated in the CH-48845  compressor.

  2. Position the front suspension strut assembly in the CH-48845  compressor (6)
    3. Fig 2: Special Tool And TORX(R) Bit
    GM2424067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Use only hand tools when using the CH-48845  Spring Compressor.

  3. Using the J-35669  wrench (2) and a TORX® bit (1), hand tools compressor the front spring until the front suspension strut moves freely.
    4. Fig 3: Front Suspension Components
    GM2196139Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

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

  4. 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).
  5. Replace any of the front suspension strut components that are found to be excessively worn or that are damaged.
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