Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the strut to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the upper strut mount to body retaining nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the upper strut mount to body retaining nuts to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 1: View of Strut
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Install the strut to steering knuckle mounting bolts (1) and nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the strut to steering knuckle mounting nuts to 147 N.m (108 lb ft).
Install the wheel speed sensor wiring harness bracket and mounting bolt.
Install the brake line bracket and mounting bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the brake line bracket and wheel speed sensor bracket to 9 N.m (7 lb ft).
Install the road sensing suspension electrical connector if equipped.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Knuckle Mounting Bolts
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Install the stabilizer link to strut.
Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.
Tighten

Tighten the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

Fig 3: View of Stabilizer Shaft Link
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Install the Road Sensing Suspension position sensor to lower control arm.
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Fig 4: View of Road Sensing Suspension Position Sensor
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Lower the vehicle.