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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the strut.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the 3 strut tower bolts and washers.

    Tighten 

    Tighten 3 strut tower bolts to 66 N.m (49 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Strut Tower Bolts And Washers
    G02140160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts to 177 N.m (131 lb ft).

  4. Install the brake line bracket to strut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the brake line bracket to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Strut To Knuckle Bolts And Nuts
    G02140161Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the wheel speed sensor bracket to dust shield.
  6. Connect the wheel speed sensor connector.
  7. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the wheel and tire to 125 N.m (80 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Installing Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket To Dust Shield
    G02140162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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