Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Park Avenue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lower the vehicle.
Install the strut to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the strut mount to body retaining bolts.

Fig 1: Installing Strut Mount To Body Retaining Bolts
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Tighten

Tighten the strut mount to body bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
Raise the vehicle.
Install the strut to the steering knuckle retaining bolts (3) and the nuts (1).

Fig 2: Installing Strut To Steering Knuckle Retaining Bolts And Nuts
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Tighten

Tighten the strut to steering knuckle bolts and nuts to 185 N.m (136 lb ft).
Connect the brake line and retaining bolt to the strut.
Connect the speed sensor bracket and retaining bolt to the strut.
Tighten

Tighten the brake line and the wheel speed sensor bracket to strut retaining bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Connect the ABS front wheel speed electrical sensor connector.

Fig 3: Connecting ABS Front Wheel Speed Electrical Sensor Connector
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Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Perform a front wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.