Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Strut, Strut Components And Spring

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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 Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Remove the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement (GNA) .
1	Front Suspension Strut Mount Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Using the CH 48845: compressor, compress the front strut assembly. Using the CH 49375: wrench and a TORX® bit, remove the strut mount nut Tighten: 70 N.m (52 lb ft) Special Tool CH 48845: Strut Spring Compressor CH 49375: Wrench For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2	Front Suspension Strut Mount Washer
3	Front Suspension Strut Mount Insulator
4	Front Suspension Strut Mount Bearing
5	Front Spring
6	Front Shock Absorber Boot
7	Front Suspension Strut Bumper
8	Front Spring Lower Insulator
9	Front Suspension Strut