Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Lower Bolt Position, Upper Bolt Position And Nuts

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NOTE: Care should be taken to avoid scratching or cracking the spring coating when handling the front suspension coil spring. Damage can cause premature failure.

IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the nuts or the bolts.

Install the 2 bolts (1,2) and the 2 nuts (3,4) to the lower side of the strut assembly:

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the top of the strut assembly and the 3 nuts to the strut tower.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 39 N.m (28.8 lb ft).
Tighten the nuts and the bolts on the lower side of the strut assembly.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts and bolts to 220 N.m (162.3 lb ft).
If the vehicle has ABS, install the ABS wheel speed sensor to the knuckle. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement - Front in Anti-lock Brake System.

Fig 2: Brake Hose Components

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Install the bolt (1) in order to retain the front brake hose to the bracket on the strut.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 29 N.m (21.4 lb ft).

Fig 3: Strut Bracket, Stabilizer Shaft Links And 6 mm Wrench

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Install the nut and the stud to the bracket (1) in order to connect the link (3) to the strut. Use a wrench in order to hold the front stabilizer shaft link stud.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Measure the front wheel alignment. Adjust the alignment if necessary. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.