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Assembly Procedure

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  1. GM5500799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    If the coil spring is being replaced, the spring must be placed in the proper location as shown.

    Place the coil spring (1) on the CH-45400-B  Strut Spring Compressor and note the placement of the CH-45400-B  Strut Spring Compressor arms.

  2. GM5500790Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The front suspension strut mount washer (2) is oriented with the conical side up.

    Assemble the front strut mount (1), front suspension strut mount washer (2) and front spring upper seat (3).

  3. GM5500788Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Suspension Mount Lower Cup (1) - Install

  4. Front Suspension Strut Bumper (2) - Install
  5. Front Strut Boot (3) - Install
  6. GM5500786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Coil Spring Insulator (1) - Install

  7. Front Coil Spring (2) - Install
  8. Front Coil Spring Lower Insulator (3) - Install
  9. Front Suspension Strut (4) - Install
  10. GM5451012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    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.

    Place and center the front suspension strut (2) into the CH-45400-B  Strut Spring Compressor (1).

    1. Position the front suspension strut (2) so the front suspension strut seat rests on the three lower arms of the CH-45400-B  Strut Spring Compressor with the front stabilizer link bracket facing outward.
    2. Position the upper arms of the CH-45400-B  Strut Spring Compressor (1) evenly on the front coil spring.
  11. Using the CH-45400-B  Strut Spring Compressor (1), compress the front coil spring enough to allow the threaded portion of the front suspension strut rod to pass through the front strut mount.
  12. GM5451022Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Strut Rod Mount Nut (1) - Install and hand tighten

  13. GM5451017Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    Using the CH-50732-A  Strut Nut Wrench (1), tighten the front strut rod mount nut. Fastener Specifications 

  14. GM5451012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Release the tension on the front suspension strut (2) and remove it from the CH-45400-B  Strut Spring Compressor (1).

  15. Prior to installation of the front suspension strut, inspect the front coil spring and strut for any wear marks from disassembly. If there is any wear marks, use anti-corrosion compound to cover the wear marks. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
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