LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2006 >> Optra LS, Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 89 (Front Suspension) >> Repair Instructions >> Strut Assembly Replacement >> Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Chevrolet Optra5 and 2005 Chevrolet Optra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Strut Assembly
    GM1290656Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the strut assembly.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Completed Strut Assembly
    GM1290658Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Connect the strut assembly to the steering knuckle by installing the steering knuckle-to-strut assembly nuts and bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the steering knuckle-to-strut assembly nuts and the bolts to 120 N.m (89 lb ft)  .

    3. Fig 3: Identifying Strut Assembly Nut
    GM1290626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the stabilizer shaft link to the strut assembly by attaching the stabilizer link-to-strut assembly nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the stabilizer link-to-strut assembly nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft)  .

  4. Install the brake line to the securing bracket on the strut assembly.
  5. On vehicles equipped with the ABS, connect the ABS sensor line to the strut assembly.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Strut Upper Cap And Nut
    GM1290652Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the nuts securing the strut assembly to the body of the vehicle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the strut assembly-to-body nuts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft)  .

scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals