Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.
- Install the strut.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the strut upper nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the strut upper nuts to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Install the strut lower bolts and nuts.
Important: This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:
- The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust.
- The fastener develops 3 N.m (27 lb in) of torque/drag against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.
If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.
- Align the strut to the mark on the knuckle.
Tighten
Tighten the strut lower nuts to 123 N.m (90 lb ft).
- Install the wiper module. Refer to WIPER MOTOR MODULE REPLACEMENT .
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.