Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement

Fig 1: Strut, Strut Component or Spring

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, use the proper tools to support and compress the coil spring prior to removal of the strut shaft nut when removing the coil spring. The coil spring is under extreme pressure and can become a projectile should the spring separate from the strut before all of the tension is relieved. Preliminary Procedure Strut Assembly Removal and Installation
1	Front Suspension Strut Lower Mounting Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Use the CH-6066 holder and the CH-6068 tensioner to compress the front coil spring. Use the CH-49375 wrench to remove and install the front suspension strut lower mounting nut. Tighten 70 N.m (52 lb ft) Special Tools CH-6066 Holder CH-6068 Spring Tensioner CH-49375 Strut Wrench Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools
2	Front Suspension Strut Mount
3	Front Suspension Strut Bumper
4	Front Strut Boot
5	Front Coil Spring
6	Front Coil Spring Lower Insulator
7	Front Suspension Strut