Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick Lucerne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Installing Strut To Vehicle

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Lower the vehicle.
Install the strut to the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the strut mount to body retaining bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the strut mount to body bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
Raise the vehicle.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Strut

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Install the strut to steering knuckle bolts (3) and the nuts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the strut to knuckle nuts to 177 N.m (131 lb ft).
Connect the brake line and retaining bolt to the strut.
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 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

Fig 3: Disconnecting/Reconnecting ABS Front Wheel Speed Sensor

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Connect the ABS front wheel speed sensor harness connector.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Lower the vehicle.
Perform a front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .