Strut Assembly Removal and Installation

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Fig 1: Strut Assembly Components (GNA)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link from the strut assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
1	Steering Knuckle Nut (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Support the lower control arm with a jackstand. If equipped, disconnect the front wheel speed sensor electrical connector from the strut assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement . If equipped, remove the front brake hose, connector and clip from the bracket on the strut assembly. Tighten 85 N.m (63 lb ft) + 60 degrees
2	Steering Knuckle Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. Procedure Removed and discard the bolts. DO NOT re-use, replace with NEW only.
3	Front Suspension Strut Mount Nut Procedure If equipped, remove the front suspension strut mount nut cap. Use the CH-49375 wrench to remove and install the front suspension strut mount nut. NOTE: DO NOT tighten the front suspension strut mount nut to specification until the vehicle is completely on the ground. Tighten 55 N.m (41 lb ft) Special Tools CH-49375 Wrench For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
4	Strut Assembly