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Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Strut And Spring Components
GM4544156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Callout Component Name
WARNING:

To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, use the proper tools to support and compress the coil spring prior to removal of the strut shaft nut when removing the coil spring. The coil spring is under extreme pressure and can become a projectile should the spring separate from the strut before all of the tension is relieved.

Preliminary Procedure Strut Assembly Removal and Installation 
1 Front Suspension Strut Cartridge Upper Cover
2 Front Suspension Strut Upper Mounting Nut
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Use a suitable spring compressor to compress the front coil spring.
  2. Use the CH-49375  strut wrench to remove and install the front suspension strut upper mounting nut.

Tighten 
85 N.m (63 lb ft)
Special Tools 
CH-49375  Strut Wrench
Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools 
3 Front Suspension Strut Mount
4 Front Suspension Strut Bumper
5 Front Strut Boot
6 Front Coil Spring
7 Front Coil Spring Lower Insulator
8 Front Suspension Strut