Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Chevrolet Trax and 2018 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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WARNING:
Preliminary Procedure Strut Assembly Removal and Installation 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. |
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| 1 | Front Suspension Strut Upper Mounting Nut
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure
Tighten 65 N.m (48 lb ft) Special Tools CH-49375 Strut Spring Wrench Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools |
| 2 | Front Strut Mount |
| 3 | Front Strut Boot |
| 4 | Front Coil Spring |
| 5 | Front Suspension Strut Bumper |
| 6 | Front Shock Absorber Lower Insulator |
| 7 | Front Suspension Strut |