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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Upper Strut Mounting Bolts
    GM183507Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Lower the vehicle.
  2. Install the strut to the vehicle.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the strut mount to body retaining bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the strut mount to body bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

  4. Raise the vehicle.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Strut To Steering Knuckle Retaining Nuts & Bolts
    GM155701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the strut to steering knuckle bolts (3) and the nuts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the strut to knuckle nuts to 147 N.m (108 lb ft).

  6. Connect the brake line and retaining bolt to the strut.
  7. If applicable, connect the speed sensor bracket and retaining bolt to the strut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the brake line and the speed sensor bracket bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

    8. Fig 3: View Of ABS Front Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Connector
    GM155700Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the ABS front wheel speed sensor harness connector.
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Perform a front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
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