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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the strut into place.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the 3 strut mount fasteners.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the strut mount to body nuts to 47 N.m (35 ft. lb.).

    Fig 1: Installing Strut Mount Fasteners
    G02552707Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the strut to knuckle bolts (3) and the nuts (1) in order to install the strut to the steering knuckle (2).
  4. Connect the brake line to the strut on the left side.
  5. Connect the speed sensor to the bracket strut.
    Fig 2: Installing Strut & Nuts To Install Strut To Steering Knuckle
    G02552708Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the ABS front wheel speed sensor connector.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 185 N.m (136 ft. lb.).
    • Tighten the brake line and the speed sensor bracket bolts to 17 N.m (13 ft. lb.).
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Install the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.

    Important:  Perform a front wheel alignment after installing the strut.

  8. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Connecting ABS Front Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
    G02552709Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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