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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Suspension Strut Installed In Spring Compressor
    GM932520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Ensure that the strut assembly is vertical in the spring compressor.

  1. If removed, position the front spring (1) and adjust the upper and lower legs of J 45400  compressor are properly position on the front spring.
  2. Using the J 45400  compressor , compress the spring enough to install the other front suspension strut components.
    3. Fig 2: Exploded View Of Suspension Strut
    GM2613088Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the front spring lower insulator (2), front suspension strut bumper (3) and the front strut dust shield (4) on the front suspension strut (1).
  4. Position the front strut with assembled parts (1) in the J 45400  compressor.
    5. CAUTION:

    Do not handle the top mount assembly by the plastic portion. Handle the top mount assembly by the metal portion when removing/installing the top mount from/to the strut assembly. Holding the top mount assembly by the plastic portion may loosen the snap fit of the bearing components and cause the bearing to fall apart.

  5. Install the front spring upper insulator (5), front suspension strut mount bearing (3) and the front suspension mount (3) on the front suspension strut (1).
    6. Fig 3: Suspension Strut Component Alignment
    GM2613381Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Check to ensure that the front spring upper insulator tab (1) is aligned with the tab (2) on the front spring lower insulator and the center (3) of the front suspension strut.
  7. The flat (4) of the front suspension mount should be aligned with the tab (1) on the front suspension upper insulator.
  8. Check and ensure that the front spring (5) is properly seated in the front spring lower insulator (6).
    9. Fig 4: View Of Strut Shaft Nut
    GM932545Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the front suspension strut nut (1).
    10. Fig 5: Special Tool And TORX(R) Bit
    GM2424067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Do not allow the absorber rod to rotate during disassembly/reassembly. Use hand tools to keep the absorber rod from rotating. If air tools are used, and the rod is allowed to rotate, damage to the absorber may occur.

    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  10. Using the J 42991  socket (2) all with and a torque wrench, all with the proper tool to hold the strut shaft (1), tighten the front suspension strut nut to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
    11. Fig 6: View Of Strut Assembly In J 45400
    GM932520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the front suspension strut assembly (1) from the J 45400  compressor.
    12. Fig 7: Front Suspension Strut Nut Cover
    GM2613110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install the front suspension nut cover (1), if equipped.
  13. Install the front strut assembly in the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation 
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