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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Upper Strut Mount
    GM2887231Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Lightly apply rubber lubricant to the upper strut mount using rubber lubricant GM P/N 12345884 (Canadian P/N 5728223) to ease installation and for proper seating of mount.
  2. Install the front strut assembly.
    3. Fig 2: Special Tool And Torx(R) Bit
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    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Install the strut mounting plate (2).
  4. Install the upper strut mount nut (1).
  5. Tighten the nut (1) to 65 N.m (48 lb ft), using the CH-49375  wrench.
    6. Fig 3: Steering Knuckle And Bolts
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  6. Insert the front strut in the knuckle.
    7. WARNING:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

  7. Tighten the NEW steering knuckle nuts and bolts (1) a first pass to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).
  8. Tighten the NEW steering knuckle nuts and bolts a final pass to an additional 60 - 70 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut
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  9. Install a NEW stabilizer shaft link nut (1) and tighten to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
    10. Fig 5: Identifying Brake Hose
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  10. Install the brake hose (1) to the strut.
  11. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Check the front camber alignment specifications. Refer to Front Camber Adjustment .
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