Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Strut Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .
1	Front Suspension Strut Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Use the CH-48845 compressor to compress the front suspension strut assembly. NOTE: When disassembling the front suspension strut assembly, note the orientation of all the components to ensure that they are installed in the proper position. Tighten 70 N.m (52 lb ft) Special Tools CH-48845 Spring Compressor For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2	Front Suspension Mount Upper Cup
3	Front Suspension Strut Mount NOTE: The front suspension strut mount is only serviced as an entire assembly. If the mount pieces separate, align the individual pieces correctly and reassemble the mount.
4	Front Coil Spring
5	Front Strut Boot
6	Front Suspension Mount Lower Cup
7	Front Suspension Strut Bumper
8	Front Coil Spring Lower Insulator
9	Front Suspension Strut