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Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement

GM4281596
Callout Component Name
WARNING:

To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, use the proper tools to support and compress the coil spring prior to removal of the strut shaft nut when removing the coil spring. The coil spring is under extreme pressure and can become a projectile should the spring separate from the strut before all of the tension is relieved.

Preliminary Procedure Strut Assembly Removal and Installation 
1 Front Strut Rod Mount Nut
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Use the CH-48845  compressor to compress the front coil spring.
  2. Use the CH-49375  wrench to remove and install the front strut rod mount nut.

Tighten 
70 N.m (52 lb ft)

Special Tools

  • CH-48845  Strut Spring Compressor
  • CH-49375  Strut Spring Wrench

Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools 
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