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Assembly Procedure

    Fig 1: Strut Components
    GM2511340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the front suspension strut (5), front suspension strut bumper (4), front spring (3), front spring insulator (2), and the front suspension strut mount (1) in the spring compressor.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
    GM743241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Using the spring compressor (1), compress the front spring assembly (2) install the front strut spring mount nut.
  3. Hand tighten the front suspension strut nut.
    4. Fig 3: View Of TORX(R) Bit & Socket
    GM2452042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    Use the proper size TORX® bit, hold the strut shaft.

  4. Using the appropriate size socket (2) and the TORX® bit (1), tighten the front suspension strut nut to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
  5. Remove the front suspension strut from the spring compressor.
  6. Install the front suspension strut to the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .
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