LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2006 >> Uplander Base >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 281 (Rear Suspension System) >> Repair Instructions >> Strut Assembly Replacement >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2007 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.
  1. Remove the strut-to-body mount nuts (1).
    Fig 1: View Of Strut-To-Body Mount Nuts & Brake Hose Bracket Bolt
    GM357640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  5. Remove the bolt (2) from the brake hose bracket (3) and the strut assembly.
  6. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
    Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
    GM385558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the strut to knuckle bolts.
    Fig 3: View Of Strut
    GM614970Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: The knuckle must be retained after the strut-to-knuckle bolts have been removed. Failure to observe this may cause ball joint and/or wheel drive shaft damage.
  8. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals