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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the spring lower insulator (10) to the absorber portion of the strut (9).
    Fig 1: Installing Strut, Strut Component And Spring
    G01545764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the strut bumper (1).
  3. Use the J 45400,  or equivalent, in order to compress the spring (8).
  4. Install the spring. Position the lower tip of the coil on the gap in the lower insulator (3).
  5. Install the strut shield. Position the large upper portion of the shield toward the outer side of the strut (1).
    Fig 2: Installing Spring
    G01545765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the spring seat (1). Position the mark (2) on the spring seat toward the outer side of the strut.
    Fig 3: Installing Spring Seat
    G01545766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the seal.
  8. Install the strut mount.
  9. Install the nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 47 N.m (34.7 lb ft).

  10. Remove the strut from the J 45400,  or equivalent.
  11. Apply Special Lubricant, GM P/N 12345879 (Canadian P/N 10953511), or the equivalent multi-purpose lubricant, to the crevice around the nut.
    Fig 4: Installing Strut Mount Cover
    G01545767Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the strut mount cover (1).
  13. Install the strut assembly. Refer to STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT  .
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