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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Depression Of Lower Spring Seat
    GM2011384Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the spring lower insulator to the strut. Ensure the insulator fits properly in the depression of the lower spring seat (1).
    2. Fig 2: Strut Components
    GM821343Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the strut bumper (1).
  3. Use the compressor J 45400  , or equivalent, in order to compress the spring (8). See Special Tools .
    4. Fig 3: Lower Insulator, Outer Side Of Strut, Spring And Strut Shield
    GM827902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the spring. Position the lower tip of the coil on the gap in the lower insulator (3).
    5. Fig 4: View Of Strut Shield Protrusion
    GM2011387Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the strut shield. Position the protrusion (1) on the strut shield toward the outer side of the vehicle.
    6. Fig 5: Spring Seat, Mark And Nut
    GM827905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the spring seat (1). Position the cutout on the spring seat toward the outer side of the vehicle. Align the cutout on the spring seat with the protrusion (2) on the strut shield.
  7. Align the slot on the piston rod (3) with the spring seat.
  8. Install the seal.
  9. Install the strut mount.
    10. IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the strut mount nut yet.
  10. Install, but do not tighten, the strut mount nut.
  11. Remove the strut from the compressor J 45400  , or equivalent. See Special Tools .
  12. Install the strut assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
    13. Fig 6: Identifying Nuts From Top Of Strut
    GM2011382Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Tighten the strut mount nut (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

    14. Fig 7: Strut Mount Cover And Strut Assembly
    GM827925Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Apply Special Lubricant, GM P/N 12345879 (Canadian P/N 10953511), or the equivalent multi-purpose lubricant, to the crevice around the nut. Ensure the lubricant does not contact the rubber part of the upper strut mount.
  15. Install the strut mount cover (1).
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